08-28-2008, 05:07 AM
Aloha Mr.Kale Gumapac,
I do agree with much that you stand for and your passion for Hawaii. It is so good that you bring such strong values to the process of politics. However, I believe that your stand on the Hawaiian Super Ferry should be tempered. There are so many positives to the HSF that are not being discussed. It seems that only some negative are brought to the light of day. It is my belief that if a situation exist it can be examined and then resolved. We should not just “dump” a terrific alternative to transportation because of a few thief’s, poachers, and the “possible” transportation of invasive species.
Thieves : A simple law could be drafted to stop the taking of natural resources from island to island without a permit, by punishment of fine AND jail.
Poachers : This is already against the law. I believe that Opihi is already protected and unlawful to posses.
Invasive Species : Here is the big one.
Yes there is always the possibility of transporting I.S. from island to island. But, that already exist on every other form of transportation throughout the Hawaiian chain. Irena Bowie of the Maui Tomorrow Foundation is at least trying to come up with a remedy by asking for a undercarriage high pressure wash, understandable but to me unrealistic. If HSF is mandated to do this what about Matson, Young Brothers, and all other carriers? It’s just not the solution.
Bottom line on this issue for me is that I want very much to have the HSF coming to this island and if you are adamantly opposed to it my vote will have to go to someone else.
The Lack
I do agree with much that you stand for and your passion for Hawaii. It is so good that you bring such strong values to the process of politics. However, I believe that your stand on the Hawaiian Super Ferry should be tempered. There are so many positives to the HSF that are not being discussed. It seems that only some negative are brought to the light of day. It is my belief that if a situation exist it can be examined and then resolved. We should not just “dump” a terrific alternative to transportation because of a few thief’s, poachers, and the “possible” transportation of invasive species.
Thieves : A simple law could be drafted to stop the taking of natural resources from island to island without a permit, by punishment of fine AND jail.
Poachers : This is already against the law. I believe that Opihi is already protected and unlawful to posses.
Invasive Species : Here is the big one.
Yes there is always the possibility of transporting I.S. from island to island. But, that already exist on every other form of transportation throughout the Hawaiian chain. Irena Bowie of the Maui Tomorrow Foundation is at least trying to come up with a remedy by asking for a undercarriage high pressure wash, understandable but to me unrealistic. If HSF is mandated to do this what about Matson, Young Brothers, and all other carriers? It’s just not the solution.
Bottom line on this issue for me is that I want very much to have the HSF coming to this island and if you are adamantly opposed to it my vote will have to go to someone else.
The Lack