08-25-2008, 05:25 AM
I think that James is entitled to his opinion regarding Kale Gumapac. I see things a bit differently. For one thing Kale is a product of the Hawaiian community and they do indeed have things to complain about. I personally sense that Kale does more than complain and suspect some of the ill feeling James currently possesses is due to some strident Kanaka Council (of which Kale is a member) testimony at some hearings. Shouting was involved. It may be that my use of the word "strident' is a euphemism for loud and demanding. It may be that that is what it takes sometimes.
Personally I feel that this is a Hawaiian District of Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii and it is more than highly appropriate for us to have native Hawaiians in government. I don't expect Hawaiians to approach testimony as anything but what they are.... an imposed on people who have been abused by too many for too long. I try to be circumspect.
Kale is able to cross that bridge though and work effectively with an overbearing houle from the mainland like me. As I said earlier I don't agree with every position of Kale's. I don't need to. I am as prepared to learn from him as he is prepared to learn from me.
Emily has not exhibited an ability to grow into her council job. Kale has proven to me that he not only can but will.
So James, keep your mind open, talk to Kale and try to bridge the gap. Kale will try too. That's my prediction.
To keep on this subject Angel Pilago is an impressive individual. He has cultural and moral bearings which serve him, an will serve us, very well indeed. Angel is a native Hawaiian and has proven clearly his abilities on and off council. I am very pleased to have him as our mayor. I urge everyone who is not familiar with Angel to look closely.
Personally I feel that this is a Hawaiian District of Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii and it is more than highly appropriate for us to have native Hawaiians in government. I don't expect Hawaiians to approach testimony as anything but what they are.... an imposed on people who have been abused by too many for too long. I try to be circumspect.
Kale is able to cross that bridge though and work effectively with an overbearing houle from the mainland like me. As I said earlier I don't agree with every position of Kale's. I don't need to. I am as prepared to learn from him as he is prepared to learn from me.
Emily has not exhibited an ability to grow into her council job. Kale has proven to me that he not only can but will.
So James, keep your mind open, talk to Kale and try to bridge the gap. Kale will try too. That's my prediction.
To keep on this subject Angel Pilago is an impressive individual. He has cultural and moral bearings which serve him, an will serve us, very well indeed. Angel is a native Hawaiian and has proven clearly his abilities on and off council. I am very pleased to have him as our mayor. I urge everyone who is not familiar with Angel to look closely.
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