06-25-2015, 04:13 AM
"Reached by phone, protest organizer Kahookahi Kanuha, who was among those arrested, said he tried to put a stop to rocks being placed on the road when he received word about it."
Yep, a "highly organized" protest.
"The confrontation initially ended with an emotional statement from DLNR branch chief Lino Kamakau to the protesters."
"From myself, I apologize to you guys,” he said, his eyes full of tears and his voice cracking with emotion. “I hope you guys understand what I got to do. You may not accept it. I got to do my job. I’m really, really sorry. Our No. 1 thing right now is public safety, and we’re not going up (the mountain).”
Time for a new job, maybe? I mean, he seems to recognize that, in his official capacity, he has an obligation to safeguard access to the area, but he is otherwise tolerating wrongdoing.
Yep, a "highly organized" protest.
"The confrontation initially ended with an emotional statement from DLNR branch chief Lino Kamakau to the protesters."
"From myself, I apologize to you guys,” he said, his eyes full of tears and his voice cracking with emotion. “I hope you guys understand what I got to do. You may not accept it. I got to do my job. I’m really, really sorry. Our No. 1 thing right now is public safety, and we’re not going up (the mountain).”
Time for a new job, maybe? I mean, he seems to recognize that, in his official capacity, he has an obligation to safeguard access to the area, but he is otherwise tolerating wrongdoing.