03-08-2010, 11:11 AM
This whole thing should be an interesting test case. It is fascinating, as someone who does converse with people on many sides of and degrees of separation to the issue, to here each person's own take on it. From the legal facts which have emerged in this forum to some of the more idealistic spin being bantered about the neighborhood, as much as I would like to see a community decision on whatever choices are made, it is quite clear that it can only come about when everyone, supporters and detractors, agree to work together on a common vision. That work will not be easy, but this community has a chance to set an example, many examples, of the "right" way to do things. Let's take it now.
I appreciate that Mr.Way recognizes the animalistic mentality that has gripped the some factions community. I have to ask, what he is doing to change it and bring about reason? Who is ready to walk their talk?
I have been previously criticized for making accusations (which have not been proven false), yet I am still, in this new thread, being accused. Is that where we need to go? Already? There is an accusation that I called the Health Department. Other people made calls, there is only suspicion as to who called about what. For that matter, the vendor Mr.Way referenced had for many months been threatening to call the health department because they were one of the only two vendors with licenses, a fact which they were all too ready to extoll and prove. Is that not cause to wonder? The same vendor sped by me at approximately 60 mph on W.Pohakupele loop after the meeting (no exaggeration, they were going EXTREMELY fast). Is that really the kind of people who we want to welcome into this neighborhood?
Without dialogue, without a willingness to hear all sides, the problems will only deepen. Mr.Way is absolutely correct about the "feedback loop" It's time for everyone invested in this community to try a strategy that works for all, and for all time.
I appreciate that Mr.Way recognizes the animalistic mentality that has gripped the some factions community. I have to ask, what he is doing to change it and bring about reason? Who is ready to walk their talk?
I have been previously criticized for making accusations (which have not been proven false), yet I am still, in this new thread, being accused. Is that where we need to go? Already? There is an accusation that I called the Health Department. Other people made calls, there is only suspicion as to who called about what. For that matter, the vendor Mr.Way referenced had for many months been threatening to call the health department because they were one of the only two vendors with licenses, a fact which they were all too ready to extoll and prove. Is that not cause to wonder? The same vendor sped by me at approximately 60 mph on W.Pohakupele loop after the meeting (no exaggeration, they were going EXTREMELY fast). Is that really the kind of people who we want to welcome into this neighborhood?
Without dialogue, without a willingness to hear all sides, the problems will only deepen. Mr.Way is absolutely correct about the "feedback loop" It's time for everyone invested in this community to try a strategy that works for all, and for all time.