Posted by Adrian Kamalii on November 02, 1998 at 12:29:56:
In Reply to: Huialohanakupunamaikahikoonalani posted by W.M. on October 31, 1998 at 19:46:04:
: In retrospect to more than thirty years ago,some of us,kanakamaolioahu,protested in waikiki the impact over developement of waikiki and surrounding areas would have on the air,land and sea.We passed out documented leaflets that outlined the many conditions already in place,not yet in place,but are in full swing today.The abuse of the air,the land,the oceans surrounding the island chain.For the most part we spoke and acted "Peacefully".But who was listening?Nakuahaole kept us so busy fighting with each other over things like WHO looks more,SOUNDS more,or who was MORE DESERVING,the sound of our voices fell upon deaf ears,hookuli.We were saying what the old ones were afraid to say openly but only spoke of in whispers behind closed doors,and on Sunday morning in church confessions to priests who's faces they could not see!"Statehood for HawaiI? Auwenohoi!"Today,now,IN THIS TIME PERIOD,Not in some enigmatic,distant TOMORROW,every man,women,and child kokokanakamaoli,(and others)should be saying,and doing what kupuna Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr.is saying and doing.Having said that,I TOO will put my lemu on the line.Attorney ISAAC HALL residing in wailuku speaks of an IMPACT STATEMENT for Haleakala.Mr.Hall,Please listen good.Your call for an IMPACT STATEMENT as a requsite to development of Haleakala is NOT AN OPTION!Open your ear and listen:"KAPUHALEAKALA".Pau.W.M.
He has been doing this for the largest part of his life. Getting his children and grandchildren involved, this is one reason I follow my papa. It is about time that somebody would come out and say follow my papa. Mahalo, W.M.