TMT groundbreaking - live

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That was actually pretty well said KathtyH. I understand that Rob disapproves of criticism of the Kanaka and to a degree I can sympathize with the feeling. There is no doubt,IMHO, that historically, the common, non-royal, natives haven't faired well in many respects. I can even sympathize with Rob's desire, expressed a number of years ago (I believe during Emily's first campaign), that Puna should have a Kanaka representative as they were under represented and the district contained a larger native population than other districts. I'll agree with the sentiment within reason, everything else being equal.

I can't condone what is generally considered racist language simply by virtue of it's being used by a Kanaka. I'm then shocked when someone, whose posts and opinions I otherwise respect, applauds such usage and congratulates the user for the courage to use such language. I just don't get it. Wrong is wrong and two wrong/s still don't make a right.

As for the TMT protests I'm not much bothered. Poor behavior by protesters is expected and people being people, some poor behavior by those holding views contrary to those of the protesters is also expected. Unfortunate but it seems expected now.

No, I don't consider myself an expert on Hawaiian culture. Call me a haole, a cracker or even a f*cking haole, but you better do it with a smile and we better be friends first.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.