04-28-2015, 04:00 AM
Aloha mai, gypsy, aloha kakahiaka to all.
gypsy, in defending Mauna Kea (Mauna a Wakea), we must realize that Mauna Kea can take care of "herself/himself". Our kuleana is to make certain promises made are kept. Many promises have been broken in the past. Absolutely.
The current worldwide attention with regard to the TMT, the onus is on the various entities (ie. BNLR/DLNR, UH, OHA, TMT & other telescopes, etc.) to make good on past promises, in order to move forward. The current lease negotiations will be crucial to addressing concerns of all parties. Make your concerns known to these entities in writing, as it will enable you to make a difference in this debate.
I fear the division of this Punaweb ohana has grown deeper with this issue, and we cannot allow our community to fall victim to the rhetoric. Mr. Tom is not a "King", he is a man, as you are. He makes contributions to our scientific field, as you make contributions to our community.
Please, I ask for your understanding and patience with all of our Punaweb ohana in these kinds of volatile threads. Lord knows it is most difficult on occasion, as our culture is not part of other's upbringing, thus, results in misunderstandings. We cannot expect others to understand. Some do, and some will never, so result to discounting our culture. Mr. Tom is not one I see who disrespects us as kanaka maoli, he is a scientist. Others here are blatantly disrespectful, and my choice is to ignore ignorance.
We all have a say in this matter, and must be active in the process of making sure Mauna Kea is indeed protected. TMT promises to protect Mauna Kea. The current leases clearly provide those conditions. Submit written response, gypsy, it helps to write it down to someone who is making decisions, instead of here on Punaweb. We can't resolve anything here, but we all can sure make a difference by submitting testimony.
My aloha to your ohana, and to all. Breathe, and IMUA KAKOU.
JMO.
ETA: typo; need more coffee.
gypsy, in defending Mauna Kea (Mauna a Wakea), we must realize that Mauna Kea can take care of "herself/himself". Our kuleana is to make certain promises made are kept. Many promises have been broken in the past. Absolutely.
The current worldwide attention with regard to the TMT, the onus is on the various entities (ie. BNLR/DLNR, UH, OHA, TMT & other telescopes, etc.) to make good on past promises, in order to move forward. The current lease negotiations will be crucial to addressing concerns of all parties. Make your concerns known to these entities in writing, as it will enable you to make a difference in this debate.
I fear the division of this Punaweb ohana has grown deeper with this issue, and we cannot allow our community to fall victim to the rhetoric. Mr. Tom is not a "King", he is a man, as you are. He makes contributions to our scientific field, as you make contributions to our community.
Please, I ask for your understanding and patience with all of our Punaweb ohana in these kinds of volatile threads. Lord knows it is most difficult on occasion, as our culture is not part of other's upbringing, thus, results in misunderstandings. We cannot expect others to understand. Some do, and some will never, so result to discounting our culture. Mr. Tom is not one I see who disrespects us as kanaka maoli, he is a scientist. Others here are blatantly disrespectful, and my choice is to ignore ignorance.
We all have a say in this matter, and must be active in the process of making sure Mauna Kea is indeed protected. TMT promises to protect Mauna Kea. The current leases clearly provide those conditions. Submit written response, gypsy, it helps to write it down to someone who is making decisions, instead of here on Punaweb. We can't resolve anything here, but we all can sure make a difference by submitting testimony.
My aloha to your ohana, and to all. Breathe, and IMUA KAKOU.
JMO.
ETA: typo; need more coffee.