Postby soloman » Tue Oct 26, 2004 5:48 pm
howzit...
for those of you bothering to read this, mahalo nui.
i have to say that i was blessed today, heavily. only one of the gems that made today magical was #1, being allowed back on this board; and #2, observing the folks on this board finally agreeing on something other than saltwater...
my hat is off to all who voiced displeasure at the vandalism/burglary(partial) of our beloved signage. i was TOTALLY BLOWN WAY to see that maleko, of all people, leading the charge. i knew there was some love behind that rigid facade. bravo, brother maleko.
oh, and a further update on the sharks cove mall, if i may change the subject. i spoke to a lady that's a dear friend of squiddies wife (the lady that led the lost battle over developing velzyland.) she told me a town meeting would be held tonight at alii beach. she (squiddies wife) feels like this one can be won. she explained the road that will be heavily affected is the one leading up to pupukea heights. research has shown that only SIXTY-ONE cars use the road daily. that is hard science. if they put a mall in the area, studies have indicated the infrastructure cannot maintain the added load. the key being the road.
what about sewage? electricity and water? anyhow, watch the news tonight. if my source is good, we should see something on the tv, 10:00...
again, about the sign, all good ideas. however, as i am often reminded by a few, talk is talk. gotta walk the walk.
imho, talking is a beginning, it gets people aware, wakes 'em up, and even pisses them off. Hawaiians say "words have power, mana..." if discussion provokes thought, it cannot be all bad. the NEXT step is action, my brothers.
are we going to stand by as the Aina gets taken away from the makaainana once AGAIN? are we going to watch as ice heads destroy our neighborhoods and property, and do nothing? that's all i ever tried to do, my brothers. all i want is peace, like everyone else. sometimes, in order to make peace, one needs to truthfully adress all perceptions, biases, myths, and the like. in doing so, we will not always agree, and that's cuz everyone is an individual. i accept that.
but it's nice to know da boyz hearts are in the right place. about the sign, i'ld say a good ole school booby trap would be just fine... the minute you touch the sign, goodnight...
aloha.