06-20-2016, 01:54 AM
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Originally posted by gypsy69
How did the Pueo group gathering or rally go?
I ask because I didnt see anything from the pueo group or talk to anyone representing the group outside. If the pueo group was there it must have been earlier than I had arrived and been small enough that they all got seats inside the hearing room,jmo.
There were a lot of people both from PUEO and individuals who gathered to the left side of the entrance of the building. I would estimate about 70-100 people. Keahi and one elder spoke (sorry I don't recall his name) to the whole group and one of the protectors filmed most of the message. Richard Ha was not in the group, but he was at the council meeting (EDIT: actually I think he's in one of the photos there in the group outside but he didn't say anything). The message did not differ from the videos, HPR interview or their website. Honestly PUEO was not very organized and were trying to hand out some t-shirts. Their story talk was impromptu (because many people had gathered around) and they had a short statement of support sheet they were passing around.
They were inclusive, welcomed the protectors as well and are doing their best to heal the rift the religious division that has been dividing a lot of people on this island. They answered questions and told stories about children they knew personally who were afraid to admit they wanted to grow up to be astronomers, as well as UH students who felt they had to hide in the closet. They had no signs and were mostly just standing off to the side. Many of them left shortly after they found out the room was full and closed, however their numbers were close to the size of the more vocal anti-tmt crowd.
You can contact them directly or watch their videos and radio interview with any questions on their website.
http://alohapueo.org
http://facebook.com/alohapueo
http://twitter.com/alohapueo
P.S. The air-conditioned building was open to the public as soon as they seated everyone some time around 10:40 I think. I'm not sure how long your elderly couple baked outside, but many people seemed to think they couldn't go in the building.
PPS. I see they posted a few photos from the gathering on their support page http://alohapueo.org/support-us/ And I looked around some more and found Richard Ha had posted a video and some photos too https://www.facebook.com/richard.ha.hilo