05-13-2015, 01:56 PM
Mahalo, Mr. Tucker. My vote is YES! A resounding "YES". It already exists (in part), and all should participate in the "protection" of the entire mauna (let us hope more attention is paid to that aspect in the near future). The "protectors" should be held to their commitment, and this could be a part of the same.
The challenge today is the TMT contracts and permits did not include "cultural sites for worship" in the UH deal, as other leases provide. An addendum would quickly take care of that. IT is part of the discussion (the addendum for "cultural practice") this week, is my understanding. Much like the Volcano National Park, kanaka maoli are allowed "cultural practice".
JMO.
The challenge today is the TMT contracts and permits did not include "cultural sites for worship" in the UH deal, as other leases provide. An addendum would quickly take care of that. IT is part of the discussion (the addendum for "cultural practice") this week, is my understanding. Much like the Volcano National Park, kanaka maoli are allowed "cultural practice".
JMO.