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Lubbock Texas
Well, we knew that people were reading the National Geographic, and we were a little disappointed with their recent article on Tonga, so I guess it wouldn't have gone unnoticed that someone should extend a hand to correct some at least one or two of the suspected errors in the article.
Mayor Miller Sends Letter to King of Tonga
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I enjoyed reading about Tonga in the November 2007 issue of National Geographic. It was with great interest that I learned about your country and its current struggles. May I also extend my condolences on the passing of your father, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV.
In the article, you noted that America has a reputation for wealth and power, yet it also has poor people in inner cities and rural areas such as Lubbock, Texas. I was surprised to read the reference to our city, and felt compelled to contact you.
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In Texas, there are a gazillion (as in a whole lot of them) Tongans. As I understand, the population of Tongans in Texas centres around the Dallas / Fort Worth due to previous adventures of the local governments to increase population and increase the work force.
The high schools in the area have their history pages filled with Tongan kids in their athletics / football programs.
As a student at the Fort Worth based Texas Wesleyan College (now University) I had a chance to visit with friends living in Lubbock. Texas is definitely a country of its own, and proud of it.
Going to Texas from Tonga, the car rides are definitely looonger to get places.
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