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Here's a humorous look, and not so humorous look at the "in the name of progress" development on Kaua'i....
And about the Queen's overthrow...see any similarities to SF's environmental law attmpted coup?
About me: My name is John Tyler, and I'm the web author of boycottsuperferry.org
We are organizing effective, peaceful demonstrations to safeguard the Hawai'i neighbor islands from the Superferry. Peaceful demonstrations to be held consistently at the piers where Superferry loads and unloads, to educate the riders that their use of the Superferry is deadly to endangered marine life, like whales, makes for an easy drug trafficing path for Ice and other drugs, traffic jams Kaua'i and Maui single lane highway system, and can transport Coqui frog, fire ants, and mongoose (of which Kaua'i has none)...
Superferry, without true effective safeguards, is a plague we aim to stop before it starts, and do so with our pocket books by not riding it. Help it go bankrupt sooner than later, and the islands and sea will breathe easier.
Please friend us to all who are interested in protecting Hawaii. And see our official website: boycottsuperferry.org and you can sign up there for action alerts and local rally info.
Mahalo,
John
Who I'd like to meet: Get the bumpersticker by emailing me, or going to our main site: boycottsuperferry.org
donations accepted to cover the cost: $1 each, or email me for quantities.
Also, if you have a better idea for a sticker slogan, let me know. You can make your own for $5 if you want.
ANIMAL DEFENDERS ITS IMPORTANT YOU ALL VOTE FOR RON PAUL IN 2008. HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO WILL DISMANTLE HR4239 "Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act"!
and CIVIL RIGHT FIGHTERS: RON PAUL IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE TO DISMANTLE THE U.S. PATRIOT ACT IN ITS ENTIRETY!!
2. They are misrepresenting and dividing citizens of Hawaii Nei- i prefer to support family on Kauai & Maui & Big Island than to go along with a big business scheme that will never benefit me or my future family. They have not even tried to convince us that this will be affordable, safe to the aumakua kohola, adequately prevent the spread of highly dangerous alien species around our delicate islands... they have done absolutely nothing to address any public concerns or make this a positive venture to unite Hawaii Nei. this is supposed to bring the islands closer, but it is too destructive to the outer islands. there is no aloha in forcing such a big presence upon a community that is not ready or willing to have such development.
3. The strykerferry is actually designed to be used by the military to transport large vehicles such as Strykers (see below) and increase the military's abuse and catastrophic devastation of our only and delicate ecosystem, communities and public safety & health. nuff said. this is truly dangerous. i am worried for my wellbeing, i will not be quiet about my own safety or my islands. if they default on the public loan then the military can buy these ferries at a much cheaper price.... they can also be 'attacked' and the insurance payment will go to who? this is not a public transportation system intended to be used sustainably by the majority low-middle class population of our state, this is a shocking scheme that some politicians are abusing their power to implement and that will only benefit maybe 5 humans, (none of whom are Hawaiian)
4. this sets a very bad example & precedent for doing business in Hawaii Nei, uninvited, illegal, unaccepted, disgraceful. This is our land & waters and such modern neo-occupation must be stopped before the New Mahele continues illegally.
5. this is globally embarrassing in a time of climate CRISIS that we would implement a NEW t
bryna, some of us concerned citizens are gonna have a sleepover at ong king/chinatown this wednesday nite and all hele down to the strykerferry resistance thursday morning at the bootycrackodawn... the thursday KU'E shouldn't go later than 8:30 am so it shouldn't interrupt workday much. just join us at the docks if you prefer to use your own transport.
join us after 9:30pm at OngKing, chinatown.... contact me for more details. we will arrange a safe group parking space in nuuanu wednesday night, then all shuttle down in one vehicle to the dock then capitol on thursday. all you need to bring is a sleeping mat/bag & snacks. there is a bathroom, but no shower, at ongking.
we are doing this because the strykerferry is being allowed to operate illegally without an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), going in the face of the federal Environmental Protection Act, as well as Hawaii State Law- this is a true conspiracy that is dangerous to us on many levels:
1. if they operate without an EIS then they will not be held responsible for taking care of whatever damages they cause to Hawaii- the EIS serves not only to explain what problems might occur but also what the company is going to do to correct them, If they never put this in writing in an EIS then the burden of the destruction they cause will fall on the taxpayers in an already poor and struggling environmental crisis in our islands, we can't afford to shoulder more responsibilities for big business & military mistakes. Basically, the EIS is a commitment to fix the problems they cause. Why are they reluctant to make such a promise, how big are these problems, and can they even be fixed? If the EIS finds that the strykerferry will cause irreparable damage to Hawaii then why do we want it? They should have conducted an EIS before spending so much money... None of this is the public's fault, but we wil
Governor Lingle will be speaking to the Kaua’i Humane Society’s Annual Membership Luncheon in Kapa’a this Wednesday Dec. 12’th, during the lunch hour. More info below. This incredibly misguided woman has the guts to be speaking about protecting pets in Hawaii, while she gives open season on endangered humpback whales, honu, and monk seals, by the “weapon of mass destruction” itself: Superferry. The Superferry survives at all costs in her book, Screw the sea life, the endangered birds, the bee colonies, the coqui infestations, even the human life for that matter of the neighbor islands.
Who was the moron bringing her to Kauai who thought she’d be the poster child for treating animals humanely? A fox speaking to a chicken convention would be just as humane.
Come join the rally.
JUST THE OFFICIAL FACTS:
from http://www.kauaihumane.org
Call or email the humane society to tell them how you feel: Email: khs@kauaihumane.org Telephone: (808) 632-0610 ・ Fax: (808) 632-0727
2007 Annual Membership Luncheon
Wednesday, December 12 11:30am – 1:00pm at ResortQuest Kauai Beach at Makaiwa (650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa – just north of Coconut Marketplace). Guest speaker, GOVERNOR LINDA LINGLE on Protecting Pets in Hawaii. Must be a current member to attend. $35 per person. Please RSVP to Denise at 632-0610 by Friday, December 7, 2007.
By Christie Wilson Advertiser Neighbor Island Editor KAHULUI, Maui Hawaii Superferry is postponing the relaunch of its Maui-to-Honolulu service until the state can repair pier damage at Kahului Harbor caused by yesterday's high surf.
The company planned to resume service Thursday, and has yet to announce the postponement and a new start date, but Michael Formby of the Department of Transportation said the 350-foot high-speed catamaran would not be able to use the harbor for at least three days.
The time is needed to replace two bollards that were ripped from Pier 2 and to inspect the state-owned barge that will be used to load and unload vehicles from the ferry. The barge also must be realigned to accommodate ferry operations.
Formby said swells within the harbor yesterday were measured at 6 feet. He called the conditions the worst in recent memory.
Contrary to the popular notion put out by HSF, military, governor, a few legislators, amd corporate media, most of O'ahu people are against HSF operating without an EIS completed. Many would like to see HSF operating legally. The point of contention is basically the speed at which it will conduct its services within the maritime sanctuary which the HSF is objecting to. With their past history, we know that HSF will not abide by the laws and given the chance, they will break the rules. They need to be closely monitored. Having human observers looking out for whales will increase the risks as the speed is increased. There are other sea mammals to look out for which they will not be looking for; such as the endagered Hawaiian monk seals and the turtles that live in our waters. They will have to invent a non-intrusive method to spot all of these sealife that need protection from fast moving vessels. So far they haven't come up with a satisfactory means to accomplish this. If we as individuals behaved with the same wanton irresponsibility, endangering the sealife within the sanctuary, we would most certainly be arrested and charged for the crime. Why should the HSF have that immunity? Think about it!!! I, personally, would rather not have a speeding military superferry at all in our waters; but that's only me. If we can find a common ground for which it to operate, then that would be worth considering. My main objection is speed, policies, and military involvement. It's opening the acceptance of a police state and escalated militarism within our US belligerent occupied nation-state of Hawaii. ALL of our concerns must be addressed BEFORE it operates in our territory!
(Subject to Change Due to Weather Conditions, Please Standby)
Support Opposition to Superferry on Thursday, December 6th
Signholding 5:30 am to 6:30am Meet streetside entrance at the Suferferry dock Honolulu Harbor Nimitiz Hwy.
Signholding 7:30am to 8:30am Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda
Call to support Maui Superferry opponents !
We will be gathering in front of the Superferry Honolulu Harbor dock on Nimitiz Highway this Thursday, December 6th from 5:30am to 6:30am. This is a show of solidarity with those on Maui and Kauai who will be demonstrating against the landing of the Superferry at Maui's Kahului Harbor.
We expect that there may be heightened emotions so we ask that those who join us down at Honolulu Harbor not argue with Superferry officials, workers or the Superferry riders. We want to urge the workers and riders to hear our message. As our neighbor island ohana have said for the last three years,we want to uphold environmental protection and say that there should be no "H-3 style" exemptions. Moreover, we feel that the Lingle administration has abused their power and has demonstrated that they serve military and corporate interests, not the interests of the people.
Please come with signs !! Meet at the entrance of the Superferry dock at Honolulu Harbor on December 6th Thursday at 5:30am.
SIGNMAKING TUESDAY DECEMBER 4TH at the AFSC office. Got time to make signs? Please come to our office anytime between 2pm to 7pm to make a sign. If you have materials, bring 'um. Please let us know if you will be coming, call 988-6266
Here are some suggestions for signs:
Cuz...No Ride Da Superferry
Abuse of Power
"All Hawaii Stand Together Support Your Neighbor Island Ohana
Keep the positive energy to stop this in-justice. Our voices will not be silenced. I'm looking to go to Maui to surf and protest on the big day. Anyone else up for some serious fun?
BULLETIN! MAUI JUMPS IN! - SUPERFERRY JUSTICE ACTION ON
WHEN - Sunday November 4th 1 PM - 3 PM WHERE - Wailuku Courthouse
In solidarity with Kaua'i and Hawai'i Island, Maui will hold a Justice Protest in opposition to the Superferry Bailout Bill at the Wailuku County Court House this Sunday, Nov 4 from 1-3 PM.
Show up to express your outrage at the Superferry and support of our neighbor islands!
We will be inviting our State Legislators, County Councilmembers and others to speak about the importance of respecting our Judicial Branch, upholding our environmental laws, not passing special interest bills, and protecting the neighbor islands. This is all last minute (just the way we like it). Tonight Kyle will be on Olelo First Friday Show talking about " Militarism in Hawaii " which will include the Superferry issue. He will announce our (DMZ) support for the 11/4 Sunday action opposing Superferry. We have been in touch with organizers of the event. There was a little struggle but unity has been reached and the event is going on as planned. The last message we received from Kauai confirmed that a "Paddle-In to Resist" protest in the water will take place at Nawiliwili harbor at noon on Sunday 11/4.
On O'ahu, some of us will be making a banner on Saturday (tomorrow) at noon (place to be deternined) supporting the 11/4 solidarity action. Please call me 227-1621 or Ikaika 221-2843 if you are interested in banner making. We'll tell you where we will be making the banner. You guys get supplies? paint, spray paint, brushes...let me know. Ma
*** Kauai Surfers Call to Action *** Body: Call to Action! From: Andrea Brower Sent: Tue 10/30/07 2:21 PM
Aloha Kakou, Although the final vote has not taken place, it iscertain that the Superferry bill will pass. How do we react? Of course there will be massiveprotest when the Superferry attempts to enter Kahaluiand Nawiliwili Harbors, but we need to voice ouroutrage prior to its dreaded return. How about a state-wide demonstration in protest of thebill? Aunty Louise and Aunty Nani will lead a waterprotest at:
Nawiliwili Harbor at 12:00 this Sunday.
Folks on Oahu, Maui and Hawai'i Island could plantheir own actions to take place simultaneously. Let'ssend a loud and clear message to the Hawai'iSuperferry and corrupt politicians that we will notback down--we still say A'OLE!! We need quick action to pull this eventtogether--please help spread the word throughout theislands.
Me ke aloha, Andrea Noelani PS. Kaua'i ohana--let's potluck and celebrate afterwards at Nawiliwili park!
