07-25-2019, 12:17 PM
From: https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2019/...ge-letter/
Gabbard Sends Letter to Ige...
Aloha Governor Ige,
While no one can change the past, now is the time for leaders to build a new, just path for the future. As we approach the end of week two of the standoff at Mauna Kea, I urge you to deactivate the National Guard, withdraw the emergency declaration, and delay any new construction.
While the legal process has determined that the Thirty Meter Telescope project may proceed, there are spiritual and cultural issues that have not been addressed. This is about something much greater than one telescope project — it has to do with longstanding history on Mauna Kea, broken promises, desecration of sacred land and disrespect for native culture.
The kia'i have shown that they are pa'a in their commitment to protecting Mauna Kea. No show of force can overcome the power of aloha 'aina spanning multiple generations chaining themselves to cattle guards, kupuna prepared to be arrested as many times as it takes, and thousands of protectors holding strong to kapu aloha keeping the entire situation peaceful.
Trust must be earned — it is wrong that our legal process approved the development of a new telescope on a new site on Mauna Kea, without first ensuring the timely removal of facilities identified for decommissioning, removal, and restoration of those sites. This failure and a history of broken promises has resulted in the standoff that we are seeing today, and the lack of trust that government promises to respect the 'aina and sacred places will be kept.
Governor Ige, the seal of the state you represent contains the phrase, "Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono." The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. Kauikeaouli made this proclamation in 1843 on La Ho'iho'i Ea, when righteousness was restored to the Hawaiian Kingdom. This shouldn't be just a slogan. It must be our way of life.
You have before you an opportunity to start down a new, pono path for the future. I urge you to immediately deactivate the National Guard, withdraw the emergency declaration, and delay any new construction while you bring leaders together from both sides in the spirit of aloha to ho'oponopono and determine the best path forward.
I understand that you have delegated some of this work to Mayor Harry Kim. If I or my office may be of any assistance in these efforts, please don't hesitate to reach out.
With aloha for our 'aina and our people,
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Whole story at and more link above
Gabbard Sends Letter to Ige...
Aloha Governor Ige,
While no one can change the past, now is the time for leaders to build a new, just path for the future. As we approach the end of week two of the standoff at Mauna Kea, I urge you to deactivate the National Guard, withdraw the emergency declaration, and delay any new construction.
While the legal process has determined that the Thirty Meter Telescope project may proceed, there are spiritual and cultural issues that have not been addressed. This is about something much greater than one telescope project — it has to do with longstanding history on Mauna Kea, broken promises, desecration of sacred land and disrespect for native culture.
The kia'i have shown that they are pa'a in their commitment to protecting Mauna Kea. No show of force can overcome the power of aloha 'aina spanning multiple generations chaining themselves to cattle guards, kupuna prepared to be arrested as many times as it takes, and thousands of protectors holding strong to kapu aloha keeping the entire situation peaceful.
Trust must be earned — it is wrong that our legal process approved the development of a new telescope on a new site on Mauna Kea, without first ensuring the timely removal of facilities identified for decommissioning, removal, and restoration of those sites. This failure and a history of broken promises has resulted in the standoff that we are seeing today, and the lack of trust that government promises to respect the 'aina and sacred places will be kept.
Governor Ige, the seal of the state you represent contains the phrase, "Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono." The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. Kauikeaouli made this proclamation in 1843 on La Ho'iho'i Ea, when righteousness was restored to the Hawaiian Kingdom. This shouldn't be just a slogan. It must be our way of life.
You have before you an opportunity to start down a new, pono path for the future. I urge you to immediately deactivate the National Guard, withdraw the emergency declaration, and delay any new construction while you bring leaders together from both sides in the spirit of aloha to ho'oponopono and determine the best path forward.
I understand that you have delegated some of this work to Mayor Harry Kim. If I or my office may be of any assistance in these efforts, please don't hesitate to reach out.
With aloha for our 'aina and our people,
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Whole story at and more link above