12-19-2014, 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by Southernmost
I never wanted to leave. I love it here, couldn't see myself anywhere else. Think about it, if everything is changed and our lives turned upside down , we will no longer be comfortable and then we will be going through the same problems that transplants have which I stated. We don't want to live somewhere we can't stand. That's our worst nightmare.
It's really hard to type it out, our way of life, know what I mean?
You gotta experience it, live it, make mistakes and learn, talk, hang out and drink some beers. My guess is and why locals all say 25 years to become kamaaina, is it takes time here. Not isolated, but plenty time spent with the people of the land.
Sounds to be an appreciation and understanding gained through experience rather than discussion. A different type of education than is possible in this setting. I can't say that I understand, but I believe I know what you mean.
I would ask your opinion on two controversial topics if you are willing. If these are difficult to put in words, we can leave it at that.
Lava diversion: It has been stated by CD that diversion is not possible due to issues of cultural sensitivity. Why is it sensitive? Why is discussion of the topic heva (spelling ?)
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2014/0...sion-talk/
Hawaii Kingdom / State: How do you view the history regarding the inclusion/annexation/taking of Hawai'i by the United States? What do you think of the efforts of the Hawaii Kingdom? Does this play a role in the concerns you stated regarding unwanted change?
http://www.hawaiiankingdom.org/