07-09-2008, 09:17 AM
We are waiting to hear from Emily Naeole on her intentions for taking community input on her amendments. She has acquired a month in which to do this. It would seem simple enough and proper to take it to the community (her people).
Of course she did have the benefit of the testimony at the Council Planning Committee. There should be an accessible record there of the testimony on Chris Yuens amendments. I do believe that the positions and testimony expressed on Emily's amendments now are the exact same as those expressed on Chris Yuen's amendments then. Pass it now, amend it later.
Why act surprised?
The community investment in this plan far, far exceeds any one person's point of view. Those who spent two years on the proposals deserve some explanation from those who spent two weeks and want to change it now. They might just have some insight to offer. I think it is called mana`o.
To say our concerns lack aloha and are politically motivated miss the inspiration for all this. The situation was not of our creation and we are not alone in our thinking.
Of course she did have the benefit of the testimony at the Council Planning Committee. There should be an accessible record there of the testimony on Chris Yuens amendments. I do believe that the positions and testimony expressed on Emily's amendments now are the exact same as those expressed on Chris Yuen's amendments then. Pass it now, amend it later.
Why act surprised?
The community investment in this plan far, far exceeds any one person's point of view. Those who spent two years on the proposals deserve some explanation from those who spent two weeks and want to change it now. They might just have some insight to offer. I think it is called mana`o.
To say our concerns lack aloha and are politically motivated miss the inspiration for all this. The situation was not of our creation and we are not alone in our thinking.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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