Share your thoughts about the Superferry meeting

Gov. Linda Lingle met with a raucous crowd at Kaua'i War Memorial to discuss the Superferry's return.

Read comments posted by readers below.

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:50 pm HST]
I have to agree with Alicia. It's actually an intriguing form form of subtlety. There's another post below wherein I believe the poster was going for ironic effect, only to be totally missed by a responding poster. Go read the Alan Wong guy its hillarious.
Standish
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:47 pm HST]
I would posit that simple mindedness may also include erroneous assumptions about identifying people's inability to deal with a so-called "inevitability" of progress as the heart of the matter. I have not read any that in the comments below or in the various media reports. The superferry is not progress, it is not a metaphor for a bulwark of modernism imposing itself on quaint native populations, and it is not an agent of infection. This appears to be a "state's rights" issue, so to speak. The protesters appear to be aimed at direction from a distant center and the perception (emphasized) of being shut out of the dialogue (which I personally do not beleive).
Alicia
Kailua

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:46 pm HST]
ONE MORE THING, BEFORE I GO. JUST SO YOU KNOW IMPOSTER. IN A COURT OF LAW INTUITION WILL GET YOU NO WHERE. FACTS AND TRUTH IS WHAT ITS ABOUT. IF YOU ARE BEING WRONGED PROVE YOU ARE BEING WRONGED DONT SAY ITS A HUNCH OR INTUITION, THAT WILL PROVE NOTHING. HAWAIIANS, BY ALL MEANS BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU BELIEVE NO ONE SAID NOT TOO. BUT DO IT WITH THE RESPECT AND DIGNITY THAT YOU WOULD WANT.
THE TRUE KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:41 pm HST]
YOUR RIGHT. I WILL NOT ALLOW MY SELF TO SINK TO A LEVEL I KNOW IS NOT APPRORIATE. TO EVERYONE OUT THERE PROTESTING, I WISH YOU PEACE, SAFETY AND MAY NO HURT HARM OR DANGER COME UPON YOU. TO ALL MY FELLOW HAWAIIANS, LET US REMEMBER THAT ITS NOT WHAT WE SAY THAT MAKES US WHO WE ARE, BUT WHAT WE DO. IN THIS WORLD THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS JUST SOLLUTIONS WAITING TO BE FOUND. ALOHA NO KAKOU, A HUI HOU, MALAMA PONO. ITS BEER THIRTY SEE YA. PEACE.
THE TRUE KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:38 pm HST]
THINKING, EDUCATION AND LEARNING IS IRRELEVANT. YOU DON'T NEED FACTS, ALL YOU NEED IS AN INTUITION OR FEELING THAT YOU ARE BRING WRONGED. I KNOW THIS IS NOT PONO IN MY HEART, WHAT OUR HEADS THINK DOESNT MATTER. THAT IS WHY I HAVE FAITH IN GOD, IN SOMEBODY I CANT INTELLECTUALLY PROVE OR UNDERSTAND, IT IS INTUITIVE FAITH. HAWAIIANS, HAVE FAITH AND BELIEVE WHAT YOU FEEL AND FEEL WHAT YOU BELIEVE.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:37 pm HST]
Kamanao, No worries, it's just "SIMPLE MINDEDNESS" Coming out.... YOU, must be the "Center" of their world!! Be Proud!! People like this are not even worth your, my time!!
A`ole Pilikia!!
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:34 pm HST]
I HAVE NO IDEA WHY YOU HAVE A PERSONAL VENDETTA AGAINST ME. WHAT I SAID THAT OFFENDED YOU OR WHAT, BUT YOUR COMMENTS ARE HILARIOUS THANK YOU.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:33 pm HST]
I AM PONO
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:32 pm HST]
THATS RIGHT. KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PROTESTING. EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE FIGHTING FOR. THESE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN COURT FOR THE FERRY ARE PROFESSIONALS IN WHAT THEY DO. THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND WHAT IMPACT IT WILL HAVE FOR THE ISLAND. DO YOU THINK THEY JUST DECIDED TO BUILD ONE BOAT JUST FOR FUN. COME ON NOW. DO YOU REALLY THINK THEY WOULD GO THROUGH ALL THIS IF THEY DIDNT KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING. PLEASE HAWAIIANS, THINK AND SPEAK THE REAL TRUTH ON WHY YOU NO LIKE THE FERRY.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:30 pm HST]
BRADDAH, STOP ALREADY, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. I AM RIGHT YOU ARE WRONG
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:29 pm HST]
OBVIOUSLY SOMEONE DOESNT APPRECIATE WHAT I HAVE TO SAY WHICH IS FINE. BUT ALL I SAY IS THAT IF MOCKING SOMEONE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO LIFE THEN THATS FINE NO PROBLEM. GOD BLESS YOU.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:28 pm HST]
Yeah, YOU ALL supposed to "Protesting" the S/F, not Personal Vehicles! Like Kamanao said, LOOK AT THE REAL ISSUE that you "PROTESTING", don't make it a "PERSONAL" Vendetta... Cause you NEVER can tell what a Man/Person can do, RIGHT BACK, when in a "THREATENING" Situation! Stand on the "Sidelines" with your Signs, instead of acting like a bunch of Animals! What if had Keiki in the Vehicles? What if it were YOUR Keiki?? Something to think about huh?
A`ole Pilikia!!
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:27 pm HST]
DISREGARD THAT IMPOSTER...THESE ARE MY WORDS AND MY ALOHA. PLEASE GROW UP OR DEBATE IN THE OPEN...I HAVE A COLLEGE DEGREE SO I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:25 pm HST]
IS THERE A REASON WHY YOU ARE USING MY NAME.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:24 pm HST]
AND IF YOU FULL HAWAIIAN YOU GET FULL ALOHA. YOU OUT THERE WITH LIKE ONE EIGTH GOING TO GET LESS ALOHA, SO NO MAKE HUHU. EVERYBODY ELSE FAIR GAME THO!
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:23 pm HST]
The Aloha Spirit is an urban legend created by the HVB. The majority of ferry protesters are probably wanna-be Hawaiians, or uninformed locals, or locals who think that waving a shredded ti-leaf really proves they love the aina. Put your weapons away, go home and teach the keiki to be brilliant, competive 21st century kamaaina so they can kick okole in this global economy. The past is pau. Let facts, not emotions rule. A house divided will not stand.
makaspaka
Los Angeles

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:22 pm HST]
I DID NOT PUT THOSE COMMENTS THERE SO PLEASE DO NOT USE MY NAME BECAUSE YOU ARE AFRAID TO USE YOUR OWN. PLEASE DISREGARD THAT, I DID NOT PUT THAT ALOHA.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:20 pm HST]
HERES ANOTHER THING TO THINK ABOUT TOO. TO ALL OF YOU OUT THERE THAT SAID, WE NEED TO WATCH OUR VEHICLES CAUSE YOU GUYS GOING DO SOMETHING. DO YOU KNOW WHAT A MAN WOULD DO IF HIS FAMILY WAS TO BE IN DANGER. DO YOU KNOW WHAT A PERSON IS CAPABLE IN A SITUATION LIKE THAT. THERE ARE MEN OUT THERE THAT WOULD DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO PROTECT THEIR FAMILIES. SO PLEASE FELLOW HAWAIIANS, LETS NOT LET IT GET THAT FAR. HAWAIIANS SUPPOSE TO ALOHA HAWAIIANS NOT FIGHT THEM ALOHAS.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:15 pm HST]
HMMMM...OKAY AFTER READING THE POSTS FROM DENNIS FROM KAPAA BELOW, I DO CHANGE MY MIND. PROGRESS AND CHANGE SUCK...I REVERSE MY PREVIOUS OPINIONS. THE SUPERFERRY IS LIKE THE BAYONET CONSTITUTION, ONLY A FEW OF US HAWAIIANS EMBRACED CHANGE AND PROSPERED. MOST ARE STILL WHINING ABOUT THE PAST...UNTIL WE GET ALL PEOPLE TO BENEFIT (MOLOKAI, HAWAII, NIIHAU), IT IS NOT WORTH IT...GO HOME SUPERFERRY!!!
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:14 pm HST]
TO MONA, I AGREE WITH YOU. I CAN RELATE TO WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. MY DAD IS IN A POWER WHEELCHAIR BECAUSE BOTH HIS LEGS ARE AMPUTATED. HE CANNOT FLY AND THE FERRY IS A GREAT WAY FOR HIM TO VISIT OUR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BEFORE HIS TIME COMES. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT IT MAKES IT EASIER WHEN HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS NEED TO TRAVEL, OR WHEN FAMILY GOTTA COME FOR FAMILY PARTY. THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD THINGS THE FERRY WILL DO ITS UNBELIEVABLE. I THINK THE REAL TRUTH, IS THAT THOSE PROTESTORS DONT WANT ANYONE COMING TO THE ISLAND. CUT YOURSELVES OFF FROM THE REAL WORLD. REMEMBER THIS YOU NEED US MORE THAN WE NEED YOU. PERIOD.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:56 pm HST]
Aloha, I just heard a Newsflash from Joe Moore, (Channel 2 News), which stated that Governor Lingle says, lastnite's meeting was the "Rudest" she has ever experienced! I, for one would like to "Apologize", although I did NOT attend that meeting!! Please remember Governor, not ALL Kauaians are "Rude" and "Obnoxious" there are people like myself, that back you up! Thank You, for taking the time out to come here, to "Listen" to the "Concerns" of all.. Took ALOT of Courage! Mahalo Governor! You proved nothing but Class, and Respect!! Glad I voted for you!
A`ole Pilikia!!
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:52 pm HST]
also i would be buying things down there, helping the economy, helping the tracks, etc. i also clean my vehicle because i dont like it dirty. i also dont go off roading, picking opihis, fishing, etc. i cleanup after myself and probably do more than some of the locals down there. now you may not use it but others will. they all have different reasons and most of them are not bad. most of us are local so why would we want to trash our own islands. i thought we were family.
Blkdrgn
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:52 pm HST]
When we all get old age and were're in our wheelchair or motorscooter we would like to take it in our Van or SUV on the Superferry and visit our neibor islands before the graveyard. Enjoy the 20th century while there's time. Share & Love each other.
Mona
Waipahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:48 pm HST]
Wendy, when i book my ticket i knew it was going to cost more. the reason why i choose the SF over YB was for convienence. i did use YB before and it was a pain. since our track closed down i wanted to race somewhere else. i had many people tell me that i was welcomed. anyways i had to take off of work one week before, bring my vehicle, load it up in the container, no other items were allowed, no tools, no parts, etc. i had to get another container if i wanted. then catch a plane which i hate doing. then go to pickup my vehicle. rent a car to rent a big truck. then after its done reverse the whole process. not to mention that i have a 16 month child which i have to entertain while in her seat in the plane. now with the SF i can just packup all my stuff, tools, parts, etc. and trailer.
Blkdrgn
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:46 pm HST]
SORRY ABOUT THE REPOSTS.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:44 pm HST]
396$ I WOULD GLADLY PAY THAT TO TRAVEL AND TAKE MY OWN CAR WHERE I NO NEED CARRY LUGGAGE AND CAR SEATS AND PUT GAS IN THE RENTAL WHEN I PAU AND HAVE TO WORRY IF EVEN GET CAR AT THE AIRPORT. THE SUPERFERRY WILL BE VERY USEFUL IN TIMES WHEN ITS LIKE A 4 DAY WEEKEND OR SOMETHING THAT ALL THE RENTAL CARS ARE BOOKED. YOU CAN TRAVEL AND BRING YOUR OWN WITH NO WORRIES ABOUT INSURANCE AND EVEN ONE BEING AVAILABLE. THERE ARE SO MANY BENEFITS THAT THE FERRY OFFERS, THAT IM SURE PEOPLE WONT MIND PAYING THAT.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:37 pm HST]
I JUST WANT TO CLARIIFY ONE THING TO EVERYBODY. I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH ANYONE FROM ANY ISLAND. IAM SIMPLY TRYING TO SAY THAT ALL OUR ISLANDS ARE CHANGING, AND EACH ONE THATS GETS VISITED BY PEOPLE, PLANES OR BOATS ALL HAVE A IMPACT ON OUR LANDS SOMEHOW. BUT WE CANNOT CONTINUE TO ACT OUT IN SUCH MANNERS THAT ARE SURELY NOT THE ALOHA WAY. PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU GUYS ARE PROTESTING AND DONT CONTRADICT YOURSELVES. SPEAK FREELY BUT WITH RESPECT AND CLASS. THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK, AND DONT ACT OUT ON WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING. STUDY UP ON WHAT YOU ARE PROTESTING SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE TRULY PROTESTING ABOUT AND TRULY KNOW THE IMPACT IT WILL HAVE. I LOVE EACH AND EVERYONE IN THIS GREAT STATE, CAUSE THATS THE WAY I WAS RAISED. SHOW ALOHA AND SHOW PRIDE, MAHALOS.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:33 pm HST]
What is all the fuss about the SF killing whales. Did anyone think about what we had in the past such as SeaFlight. There was no problems then and that craft was not as agile as the SF as it was shown on the Discovery Channel. I commend the owners for building such a safe and manuverable craft for travel between our islands. SF stay the course keep up the good work.
Maui Boy with Kauai Ohana
Wailuku

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:32 pm HST]
I couldn't get thru all da comments, but no one mention $396. round trip between Oahu and Kauai. You tellin me you all gonna ride the SF? I take da plane, rent one car, save time and ton o' $ $. Dat boat no float wit price like dat. And by the way, AFTER da big mess last night, someone ask Gov why she no admit military connection to HSF. You know what she say? She say, "Because they asked about military connections to Kauai. Of course everyone knows about the military using HSF between Oahu and Big Island, it's been out in the open from the start." I swear to God that's what she said to a small crowd of about 10 people. I take da plane, rent one car, save money, save Hawaii.
Wendy
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:09 pm HST]
Constituent, go home then (kauai). you proud of the way those protesters acted? i hope you mean the civilized ones. it's one to stand up for yourself but in todays time it doesnt mean to use violence. when will we get it, you should move out too. you make like you dont like all the stuff available to you. just look around your own house and the stuff you do. so how does the SF create mainlanders from moving to kauai? how does the SF make more roads and houses? if your worried about mainlanders you should stop the planes. the SF was meant mainly for locals. so what if the SF creates more traffic. what if that makes it so that they widen the roads. dont tell me that they dont want that. thats all they complain about is the traffic.
whatever
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 2:34 pm HST]
OKAY "WHEN WILL YOU GET GET IT". SO WHEN TIME EVOVLES AND THE WORLD CHANGES YOU WANT TO BE STUCK LIVING A PAST. SO NOW THINK ABOUT THIS. KEEP THE ISLANDS THE WAY IT IS, BUT WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE IS CHANGING AND YOUR STUCK IN THE PAST STAY THERE, DONT TRY TO LIVE WITH THE PRESENT CAUSE YOU DONT WANT IT. WHEN CARS START TO RUN ON OTHER FORMS OF FUEL BESIDES GAS, YOU CAN PAY THE HIGH PRICE OF GAS, DONT CHANGE REMEMBER. WHEN TRAVEL IS MADE QUCIKER AND SIMPLER, CONTINUE TO TRAVEL THE LONG AND HARD WAY. DONT EMBRACE THE PRESENT EMBRACE THE PAST AND LIVE IN THE PAST CAUSE ITS OBVIOUS THE FUTURE IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 2:31 pm HST]
Kamanao, Yes, I agree with you 110%! These Islands will AlWAYS have CHANGES, and I too am ashamed at times... It is up to us, to Keep the Spirit of Aloha, Alive! We ALL have a choice, there are just some things that we cannot control, and it's out of our hands, but WE have a choice, to teach our next generation how to keep the Aloha Spirit within our Hearts! I for one, am PROUD to be Hawaiian!! I Love and Respect my Heritage! Thanks again... Malama Pono, and Thanks for the Respect!! Aloha!
A`ole Pilikia!!
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 2:23 pm HST]
MAHALO AOLE PILIKIA. ITS SO HARD YOU KNOW BECAUSE I MYSELF AM A BORN AND RAISED NATIVE OF HAWAII NOT OAHU BUT HAWAII. IAM HAWAIIAN AND PROUD, BUT YET ASHAMED TO SEE THAT OTHER FELLOW HAWAIIANS CANNOT EMBRACE CHANGE. CHANGE IS INEVITABLE AND IT IS A WAR WE CANNOT WIN. I TOO WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HAWAII THE WAY IT WAS BEFORE, BUT ASK YOURSELFS, COULD WE TRULY TRULY SURVIVE WITH THE TIMES, I THINK NOT. I SAID BEFORE AND ILL SAY IT AGAIN. HAWAII IS HAWAII BECAUSE OF OUR ALOHA THAT WE AS HAWAIIANS HAVE AND THE WAY WE SHARE IT. WITH OUT THIS HAWAII WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. AS LONG AS YOU REMEMBER WHAT MAKES US WHO WE ARE THAN HAWAII WILL ALWAYS BE HAWAII NO MATTER WHAT. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, PROTESTING OR NOT. ALOHA NO KAKOU, A HUI HOU, MALAMA PONO. PEACE.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 2:18 pm HST]
Years to come when every island will look like Oahu you will be wishing that you protested to stop the overgrowth of these beautiful islands! When will we learn! These mainlanders come here because they fall in love with the beauty these islands have to offer...its land, its people, the way of living! When some of them start missing the hustle and bustle of city life they want to make changes calling it growth. We go along saying yeah we want that too. We dont want to be left out. Before you know it they want to make more roads for the many cars its bringing. More stores for the many people visiting. More houses for the many people wanting to move here. Ask yourself why would you want to visit the neighbor islands? To get away from the hustle and bustle city life that we call Oahu!
When will we get it?
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 2:06 pm HST]
Mahalo to you, Kamanao Bloodline, I've been reading all of your posts, and I totally agree and respect all that you have to say, cause in my opinion, it's true!! Man, I miss my home on Oahu! Mahalo to you!
A`ole Pilikia!!
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:55 pm HST]
TO KONA. IF YOU CALL HER THE GOV. OF OAHU, THEN NO CRY TO THE GOVERNOR OF OAHU WHEN YOU GUYS GET HIT WITH ONE HURRICANE OR FLOODS OR ANY OTHER THINGS THAT DAMAGE YOUR ISLAND, CAUSE REMEMBER SHE IS OAHUS GOV. NOT KAUAI'S. THAT IS SUCH A IGNORAMOUS REMARK, AFTER HEARING ALL THESE VERY POOR EXCUSES FROM YOU PROTESTORS, I REALLY WISH THAT WE NEVER HELP YOU GUYS WITH NOTHING DUTING HURRICANE INIKI, LET YOU GUYS ALL FIND YOUR OWN WAY FOR EAT, LIVE, REBUILD AND ALL THAT OTHER STUF. THE REAL TRUTH YOU GUYS NO LIKE THE SUPERFERRY THERE IS CAUSE YOU GUYS NO LIKE NO ONE ELSE THERE. NOT BECAUSE OF A E.I.S OR E.A, BECAUSE YOU GUYS SHELFISH. SO YOU KNOW WHAT NO COME HERE EITHER STAY WHERE YOU AT WE NO LIKE PEOPLE LIKE YOU HERE ANYWAYS.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:49 pm HST]
Oh please! You can't blame the protesters. What BS. I'm proud of them - not because they were breaking the law, but because they are passionate enough about an issue to stand up for themselves. We need more people like that here, because apathy doesn't cut it. The State is to blame for not following the law and requiring an EA in the first place, and the Superferry is to blame for just not doing the right thing.
Constituent
Oahu (but Kauai is my home)

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:48 pm HST]
Watch out for the SF, it just may run over "Puff Da Magic Dragon"!! It's probably what all the protestors in the harbor are trying to protect! No moa SHAME!! Another thing, if it were MY vehicle that you wanna be "Mokes" evah tried to mess with, you would find yourselves right in the harbor, along with "Puff"!! Come on, show some Aloha!! No make "Shame" for Kaua'i!! Have some Class!! That's why these Island's are called the "Islands of Aloha!"
A`ole Pilikia!!
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:39 pm HST]
I'm a Kauai transplant, and I will never use the Superferry. The way the Superferry and our State has handled this situation is flat out embarrassing. John Garibaldi is a liar who has already proved he cannot be trusted. Lingle and her followers in the legislature and county councils have proven they too cannot be trusted due to their continual endorsement of the ferry despite circumstances. I say, they're all crooks!
Constituent
Oahu (but Kauai is my home)

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:38 pm HST]
none of this would have happened if the bad protesters did what they did. they could have been civilized like Maui. now we have locals against locals. it was the protesters that started the hard feelings with the words they said. the state and DOT acknowledge they made a mistake, SF did nothing wrong, but they are trying hard to make things right but at the same time not to lose millions invested. they are not breaking the law as stated. the supreme court stated that an EA is necessary but did not state for the SF to stop. even the kauai court backed that up. now why cant the bad protesters apologize for their actions and words? some say they will still disregard the law again. why cant they compromise?
yo
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:32 pm HST]
Kauai Boy, how young are you?? I was born and raised on Kauai and I gotta tell you please don't speak for the rest of us Kauaians. FYI, there are two gated communities on Kauai, one overlooking Nawiliwili harbor in Lihue and one in Kilauea. A high rise is any building over 8 stories high so yes, we do have high rises. I have been a resident of Oahu for over 15 years but still own a home in Anahola. I am definitely going to be using the SF and so will a lot of other transplants from Kauai who live on Oahu. Before you decide to go off, check your facts. I love Kauai, always have and always will. It's people like you who don't know what you're talking about that are just jumping on the band wagon. Get A Life.
luv4sf
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:20 pm HST]
This should be used for actual issues with the superferry. Not all this stupid crap about what's on the island and if the people protesting are haole or not. Who cares? If you think Kauai is boring and all we have is chickens, then right on. We don't want ignorant fools here anyway, but we welcome those who appreciate and respect Kauai and the people that live here. This is such an amazing island with awesome people that we are trying to protect what we have left. You need to realize that our island is being over-populated, over-developed, and starting superferry service all at the same time. Most people want a lot of the services, most people welcome change, but not all of this at the same time.
over it
KAUAI

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:50 pm HST]
Why are we trying so hard to force the Superferry to Kauai? If they don't want it, fine. They can keep their BOOORRRRIIINNNNGGGGG island to themselves. Who wants to go there anyway? There's nothing there but open fields, mountains, chickens running around town & slow pokes. It's perfect that Jurassic Park was filmed there because they're still stuck in Dinosaur Age. Come on people this is the new millenium. They're worried about drugs being shipped there, I think? I think they sniffed a few already.
aqt
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:50 pm HST]
OMG, i get it now. there were 6000 marijuana plants found on Kauai. There were 6000 protester signatures and most of them hippies. no wonder why they mad. those were their plants and didnt want us to find them and bring it back with the SF. it all makes sense now. the invasive species that they were talking about was the pakalolo. damn i cant believe we didnt catch on.
OMG
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:46 pm HST]
DEJA VU!!!! Remember the overthrow? Seems like lots of HAWAIIANZ on the Garden Isle is jumpin on the band wagon. Way to go white man who forgot to go HOME. That's the way to pit Hawaiian against Hawaiian. YEAH WHITE POWER, E KU MAU MAU! Hawaiian by rejection, Haole by injection CHEEEEHOOOOO!!! aTTA WAY hAWAIIANZ, WAY TO SHOW THE REST OF THE NATION HOW FO STAND AS ONE, E KU A
David
Waimanalo

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:38 pm HST]
That's exaclty what people are going to do. Come over from some other island sell their drugs, bring garbage with them, maybe burn a few churches, slap an old lady or two. Are you kidding me? I read through these posts and see some valid arguments from both sides. What gets me is that you assume that people from Oahu want to come to Kauai or Maui and take what's there. Its not economical for someone to use the supperferry to come from Oahu and pick opihi. Let's be honest. By the way i've seen plenty of locals disregarding bag limits and legal size. Fair enough, if you're upset that they didn't go through the whole process. i can't argue with that. but assuming that drugs and crime will increase is just ignorant. By the way death, taxes, and change, can't avoid any of them.
Joe
Waiehu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:33 pm HST]
Kauai Boring, what you talkin about bradda? where you tink we get all the drugs, theives, and haoles from? bra we importum from neighbor islands. they get all the good stuff and no like share
LOL
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:30 pm HST]
Kona, so what interests of kauai do you speak of. what did our oahu governor do and being directly responsible for that made you guys feel like she is only oahu's governor and not yours. give me examples
LOL
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:26 pm HST]
Why all the fuss about the Supaferry goin to Kauai. If they dont want it there, the SF should not be shoved down their throats. Of course its the small majority crying the most. Whats on Kauai anyway - NOTHING!! Just been there (by plane) and I wouldn't go back. NOMO notting to see. We got all the same things on Oahu and much much more. Especially da Aloha Spirit!! Good luck on the next hurricane Kauaians!!!
Kauai Boring
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:24 pm HST]
i have a question, what does the gated communities and high rises have anything to do with the superferry? are you worried that we will bring gates and high rises on the SF?
Oahuboy
Hawaii State

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:23 pm HST]
We locals and kanakas on Kauai call her "The gov.of Oahu" She does not represent Kauai's interests. You would not understand since you do not live here. I hope you are all happy with the PROGRESS of your island under YOUR Gov's leadership. Makes ya wonder why you all are so anxious to come here. (wink wink)
Kona
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:19 pm HST]
Kona, what bra, you stay unedumacated or what? dont know how fo spell or what? bra you cant even spell Oahu correct. brada we scared from your threats, i no like come now, i no like wata splash on me. LOL.
LOL
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:15 pm HST]
Interesting, many of your Oahu posts talk about Kaua'i people worried about their gated communities. HAHAHA FYI: Kauai has NO gated communities. You again are confusing us with Oahu. We united and would not allow gated communites on Kauai, we also united and will not allow highrises on Kauai. We also united and will not allow the stupidferry on Kauai. We do not want to ruin our island the way you did. ANY QUESTIONS?
Kauaiboy
Anahola

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:14 pm HST]
What's fascinating about this controversy (and this blog) from an outsider's perspective is that it seems to give permission to Hawaii's racists to freely spew their hatred with unabashed glee. Not a pretty sight.
Mainlander
Arizona

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:10 pm HST]
things that make u go "hhmmmm! I wonder if they did an environmental study before the aircraft carriers gets to come to pearl harbor, hmmm. How about the Norwegians and the Independence passenger ships, hmmm How about testing nuclear bomb in the pacific, I wonder if they did an environmental study, hmmm So far, haven't heard any large vessel, running down a whale, hmmm I wonder if any submarine accidentally collided with a whale, hmmmm How about that boat from ewa to downtown honolulu, I wonder if they did an environmental study before it could run, hmmm O, the Hokulea, I wonder if ran over any seals or dolphins while traveling to japan, hmmm I wonder if they did a study before Matson could go out to sea. Huge boat could run over something else, hmmmm Bond007 Oahu
Bond007
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:07 pm HST]
Kona...that haole governor is your haole govenor too, whether you like it or not, so YOU (Kona), get your story straight and do some thinking first before you lash out
Kona is a Crakahead
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:03 pm HST]
Ohau people: Your Haole Gov. Lingle and all her Haole officials came to represent the Haole Superferry!!! LOL!! We had way over 1,000 local, Kanaka, & haole people UNITED against a 100% Haole pannel. Try get your story straight, you weren't there. If you use the ferry, bring lots extras, you may get stuck here for long long time! Make no mistake, WE LOCALS WILL BE IN THE WATER.
Kona
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 11:47 am HST]
JUST A LITTLE REMINDER. THE YEAR IS 2007 NOT 1895. GROW UP AND REMEMBER THAT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EVERYTHING, SO GROW WITH CHANGE DONT FIGHT YOU FIGHTING SOMETHING YOU CANT WIN. FOR EVERYDAY A TOURIST COMES TO KAUAI ITS A IMPACT ON YOUR ISLAND. FINANCIALLY, ENVIROMENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, YET YOU DONT ARGUE THAT. BUT NOW OTHER HAWAIIANS HAVE A WAY TO BRING THEIR FAMILIES OVER YOU NO LIKE. THERE IS NO ALOHA IN THAT AT ALL, REMEMBER THAT THE NEXT TIME YOU VISIT SOMEWHERE ELSE AND THINK OF THE IMPACT YOU'LL HAVE THERE. ALOHA EVERYONE IM OFF TO WORK.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 11:45 am HST]
I support an EIS
Rosa Parks
Montgomery, AB

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 11:37 am HST]
TO ALL THE PROTESTORS WHO WANT AN E.I.S DO YOU GUYS EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT IS OR YOU GUYS JUST PLAYING MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO, CAUSE THAT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO ME. AFTER THE FERRY GETS ONE THAN YOU GUYS ARE JUST GOING TO FIND SOME OTHER LAME BRAIN THING TO PROTEST ABOUT. GROW UP, DEAL WITH CHANGE ITS GONNA HAPPEN NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO OR SAY. DENNIS IF YOU DONT WANT CHANGE, LIVE OFF THE LAND, NO SEND YOUR KIDS SCHOOL, LIVE ON THE BEACH IN ONE HUT, WEAR ONE MALO EVERYDAY. YOU WANNA LIVE IN A ERA THAT NO ONE ELSE WANT. IF WE WANT HAWAII TO STAY HAWAII, JUST REMEMBER THE ONE THING THAT MAKES US HAWAIIANS. THE ALOHA SPIRIT, AS LONG AS WE HAVE THAT HAWAII WILL AWAYS BE HAWAII NO MATTER WHAT. BUT IF KAUAI NO LIKE ALOHA THAN FINE, WE'LL SHOW YOU NO ALOHA WHEN ONE HURRICANE HIT NO ASK FOR HELP.
kamanao bloodline
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 11:34 am HST]
SOS!! SOS!!! (Save Our Stash!!) these fast talking haole hippies brain washed the locals and got a lot of them believing what they tell them. bunch of simpletons!
Hermie the con artist
UHAD

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 11:08 am HST]
No! Kaimana. You take your camera and call 911 if they mess with your truck. Then sit by and let the police take care of it. The law is on your side and your safety is most important. Geico will fix your truck and the law will "fix" them.
John White
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 11:03 am HST]
I want to be the first person to take their car off of the ferry when arriving to Kauai. If someone does to my truck what I saw some of them do to another car, Ill get out of my car and give that person a reason to grumble when they have no front teeth.
kaimana
groise

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:55 am HST]
To Alohamana...... Are you sure you are not from Oahu ???.
Charles Darwin
Neolitic Town

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:54 am HST]
I believe that the people that are protesting, will never be satisfied with an EIS. That's all I see signs of EIS, thats what I hear the people say that it is all they want before the superferry does business. Once an "EIS" is done, they will protest about something else. Transporting drugs?? come-on. I remember seeing in the news that Kauai got busted with over 6000 plants of marijuana. Does Maui waui come from Oahu? I think not. I believe that it will help transport crooks, but that is only a small part of the bigger picture, which is to give people more options on where they go and what to take with them.
Sean Wilsson
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:53 am HST]
The governor came to Kauai to explain the concern she has for public safety. Surely no one wants this issue to harm people, let alone whales and the environment. Should the Kauai Court not stop the HSF from service next week, everyone who breaks the law needs to understand the governor and the Coast Guard. Protest if you will, use the courts if you have a case. But otherwise if you encroach the safety zone of the Nawiliwili Harbor to attempt to blockade the HSF's operation, the Governor, the CG and the powers that be have duly warned you. Your lawlessness will result in state and federal penalties. Period. This whole issue is not worthy of any "martyrs".
John White
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:53 am HST]
Wow, my heart is burdened by all the fuss re: HSF. You're not going to come to Kauai because you hear one set of information and see selected pictures. What about the majority of loving people of Kauai who embrace their fellowperson with true aloha? Even the protesters are basically good people. They feel passion about something. When was the last time you actually physically stood up for what you thought was right? Hey, it may not be what you think is important, but when its your cause, you want to be heard or understood. Complacency breeds regret. Okay, so a few people went to the extreme. I understand some were emotionally hurt. I would have freaked if someone from Oahu did that to me. Smart, dumb, good, bad, right wrong...who has the corner on truth? Love, peace, understanding
Alohamana
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:37 am HST]
I attended last night's meeting. I was their to listen to our elected leaders as to what was being planned. I was embarrassed by the way some of our island residents (if they are) voiced their opinons. Those that act like criminals should be treated as such. I applaud the govenor is her patience. If the protestors could look beyond the emotion and look at reason, most of their concerns are groundless and without merit. You can't continue to blame the Superferry on the ills that have plagued our island for decades. This is just one vessel coming to Kauai once daily. Enough with their complaining. They had two years to protest the Superferry, why wait for now. And don't say they are exercising their constitutional rights. Their protest in not peacefull. Thank you.
Wayne Medeiros
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:35 am HST]
Reading through the comments below, it is evident that there are a lot of passionate people on both sides. I agree the name-calling and us/them vibe detracts from the seriousness of the matter, but I do have to question one thing. Rosa Parks? You invoke a hero of the greatest civil struggle of the modern era in American to make a point about the legality of the implementation process for the Super Ferry? Are you serious or just prone to drama and hyperbole. As a black woman who lived through those turbulent times in Montgomery, I can not begin to fathom any connection between the two, particularly from somebody who "was not in the water." And even given that specious metaphorical connection, it is totally offensive.
Geraldine
Maui

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:12 am HST]
Dear Dennis..... you ARE what I'm talking about.... an uneducated cromagnon that prefer to live in prehistoric times when you guys at Kauai used to eat each other..... You live thanks to our charity.... How do you think you receive your goods ????.... Oh.... I'm sorry.... I see.... you "personally" row your boat to our shores in order to feed, reed, etc...... You don't want progress but don't realize you ARE USING part of the progress...., otherwise you'd be sending smoke signals instead of writing on a computer..... WOW.... what a clever individual.... LOL !!!!!!!!!!!
Don't eat at Alan Wong !!!!
Hurricane Iniki...

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 10:03 am HST]
PROGRESS? Some of us DO NOT WANT progess! The name for us is conservative...yes, we are conservative. We don't want HSF...we don't an improved economy...WE WANT TO HAVE THINGS THE WAY THEY ARE: a disproportionate amount of tax subsidies from rich islands like Oahu and Maui while we sit around naming the chickens running around the shopping center parking lot. We don't want your business or your ideas...just keep sending public works money, food stamps and Medicaid while we pine away...keep your lousy antichrist of a boat.
Dennis
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:56 am HST]
WOW !!!............. Listen people...... if you want to be the dumbest........ just follow your Kauaians fellows....... How can it be possible that these people (is it fair to call them "people" ???) don't see or worse yet... don't understand and feel what it's called PROGRESS.... ??? Superferry means BUSINESS to EVERYBODY... and it is imperative to populate the neighbor islands in order to improve the economy of this beautiful State.... Tourists keep going mainly to Oahu, some of them go to the Big Island and/or Maui..... but what about the other islands ???... When they think of "paradise"..., they only see "Waikiki".... For Kamehameha sakes !!!!!!!..... let FOR ONCE use our brains...
Don't eat at Alan Wong !!!!
Hurricane Iniki....

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:52 am HST]
My cousin Dennis on Kauai...is lolo. We get eggbeatah tho! Bucks for lolos! Bucks for lolos!
Rap
The Gathering Place

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:47 am HST]
"...choose life and righteousness..." ROFLMAO X 2
LOLOCAUST
Molokini

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:44 am HST]
UDORK THE DARK SIDE NEVER LETS UP THEY JUST CHANGE TACTICS!!!!!
Mokihana
KAUAI

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:40 am HST]
Hey, don't beat up on Matson. After all they have a law protecting them (Jones Act) and making them special a class - sure no tax payer money, but who needs it when you have something of a monopoly. HSF's status looks like it was intended to be a special class, at least from Lingle's perspective. It may have been an incorrect perspective, but all of us have been living with special considerations for as long as we can remember...it's just that this one is new. Progress...FOR SHAME. Dennis...call up the kupuna...Costco and Borders MUST BE TORN DOWN!
Edork
Earth

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:34 am HST]
Are you Dennis-type people really interested in the proper unfolding of the legal and statutory process(it's a moral issue and a travesty? really??). Is it a respect for "the system" that is at the crux? I wonder if it isn't and it's just the one potential weakpoint you all have latched on to to. It's like a teachers strike...it isn't so much about the children and the future, it's about a bigger paycheck first and foremost. Gimme a break. What we are going through IS the process, albeit the backup process (court orders, etc.). Stop praying to the invisible man, let the process work and be honest with yourselves FFS. This is likely more about AN ISLAND MENTATLITY. You live in a STATE, not an island kingdom Kamehameha may not have fully conquered.
Handbanana
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:33 am HST]
Okay Joanna, then Matson, Young Brothers, NCL Cruisline, etc. broke the law too and therefore, they should be punnished the same way as the HSF. Fair is fair.
Born & Raised on Kauai
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:22 am HST]
Yes, Dennis is right. We shouldn't have to demonstrate to insure that our government follow their own laws. If an Environmental Assessment - as required by law - had been done to receive taxpayer money, we would already have all our concerns about the Superferry addressed in that process. This is why the law was made in the first place - to protect how our taxpayer dollars are spent, and to make sure they are spent wisely.
Joanna
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:04 am HST]
One more thing. I wasn't in the water but I was home praying, fervently. The moral imperative is on our side. I call for all of our kapuna to show up Wednesday morning and stand up to this travesty of justice.
Dennis
Kapaa

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:52 am HST]
When it was over I spoke to the Governor and told her, "You wouldn't even be here if we hadn't been in the water.' She acknowledged that and said she was here out of concern for our safety. She and her entourage often resorted to talking about the "law". SH eis the one who has flouted the law. And now she threatens us with CPS investigating us if we b ring our children to the protest. They passed out sheets documenting all the penalties that could happen if we protest. When we tried legitamate protest she refused to meet with us. When out county council passed a resolution demanding an EIS she ignored it. When the state senate passed a resolution one rperesentative (Joe Souki)blcked it from getting out of committee. My last two words to the Gov, "Rosa Parks" We WILL NOT stand for this
Dennis
Kapaa

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:31 am HST]
HOW COME THE FLOATING BRIDGE CAN?T DO 3 DAY CRUISES FROM OAHU TO L.A. WHILE JOHN F. LEHMAN AND THE REST OF THE STUPERFERRY CONDUCTS A LAWFUL EA/EIS?
Mokihana
KAUAI

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:12 am HST]
"The squeeky wheel gets the grease." That seems to be the case with the rehetoric about the Superferry. The screaming protesters say they have 6000 signers. If that can be believed and the all signatures are legitimate, that's a small minority considering that there are almost 1,000,000 people in Hawaii and 56,000 or more on Kauai.A great majority of the people on Kauai want the Superferry and are happy to see it return. The Governor answered most of the questions asked of her Thursday night but within the next few people, like a bunch of spoiled children, the same questions would be asked again. THE PROTESTERS DO NOT SPEAK FOR ME OR MY FAMILY. I will happily greet its return and plan to use it frequently.
echoesman
kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:10 am HST]
anyone want to join me at the airports? lets rally and have signs that says "SF protesters go home!" we all know they still come to our island.
Hawaii
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:10 am HST]
Next thing you know, they dont want us finding all their stashed pakalolo plants.
DEA
puff puff pass

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:08 am HST]
Well, just wait till Kauai has another hurricane and we'll see who's crying for the superferry then.
Hurricane Alley
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:05 am HST]
I dont feel like going to Kauai anymore. It seems the people there dont want any one from Oahu on their Island. Too bad they didnt stop all the luxury condos & townhouses being built on there Island and they dont stop the rich haoles (foreigners) from buying up all their property , blocking access to their beaches. Of course they wouldnt , thats their bread and butter. I dont know how much I would change their Island if I just wanted to bring my physically challenged mother to visit her sister in Anahola. The people of Kauai are barking up the tree.
Cara
Kailua , Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:05 am HST]
does anyone know if the Hokulea needs to have an EA/EIS done? any protesters want to join me to stop them?
Hawaii
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:03 am HST]
I was born and raised on Kauai. I believe the "majority" was not present at last nights meeting. I know my ohana had better things to do than sit around with a bunch of screaming, unconsolable people. Those non-supporters are like crabs in a bucket. No one can get ahead so they blame others. It's a sad life but that's what they want. I rode the Superferry to Kauai. It was an awesome ride. I brought my family, car seat, stroller & goodies for my family. My car was clean, screened & checked both inside & out. It was a chance for me to bring my children to visit with their grandparents. Did I rake opihi, maile, destroy parks, etc? Nope. Instead I was sworn at, threatened & had things thrown at us & my children. There was nothing peaceful about it. Nothing at all!!!!
Born & Raised on Kauai
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 8:02 am HST]
I was born and raised on Kauai. I believe the "majority" was not present at last nights meeting. I know my ohana had better things to do than sit around with a bunch of screaming, unconsolable people. Those non-supporters are like crabs in a bucket. No one can get ahead so they blame others. It's a sad life but that's what they want. I rode the Superferry to Kauai. It was an awesome ride. I brought my family, car seat, stroller & goodies for my family. My car was clean, screened & checked both inside & out. It was a chance for me to bring my children to visit with their grandparents. Did I rake opihi, maile, destroy parks, etc? Nope. Instead I was sworn at, threatened & had things thrown at us & my children. There was nothing peaceful about it. Nothing at all!!!!
Born & Raised on Kauai
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:57 am HST]
my guess why most people there were protesters is because the pro SF people were scared to show up. Why would someone want to go to a hostile environment. There has been some unofficial polls that clearly are on SF side. Even all the forums are majority pro SF. some say they have 6000 strong against the SF. that means 54,000 is pro SF. besides that it still makes me chuckle that majority of them are white hippies. most of those protesters are hypocrites. they dont give a rip on the environment. they all do things that hurt the environment but to ignorant to see it or just dont care. they just using the EA/EIS as an excuse for their lame reasons. maybe they trying to protect their 10,000 marijuana plants.
Pro SF
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:50 am HST]
Auwe to all who have focused so much energy against the HSF! A few weeks ago Kauai just had one of the biggest marijuana busts in State history, that should be a cause to fight for...NO MORE DRUGS!! What about the fathers, sons, mothers, and daughters who are over in Iraq fighting and dying for the very freedom which allows you to protest for your beliefs..That is a fight that we ALL should be fighting for..bringing them home safely..There is so much more going on in the world today and the main focus is on a boat??? I am a 3rd Generation, 1/4 Hawaiian and welcome the HSF and all that it brings to Hawaii. I hope the HSF can contiue to operate here in Hawaii, proceed with the EIS just to close this issue.
Keala
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:49 am HST]
To Inco in Chiatti: Just because you don't hear about something doesn't mean that action has not been taken. Many have been involved in trying to get the legislature to pass stricter laws to regulate the cruise ship industry for years. Cruise ships can dump their sewage, trash, and ballast in our oceans without any repercussions. (In fact, a couple of years ago, a cruise ship did dump its sewage in Nawiliwili Harbor on Kauai.) The only thing the legislature has done is pass a Memorandum of Understanding, which is basically a toothless agreement. There are many in Hawaii who want laws akin to Alaska's to regulate the cruise industry. So, your assumption that the SF is just being picked on is false.
The Gov is responsible for this mess!
Aiea, HI

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:44 am HST]
First of all, I am a 'born and raised on Kauai' local, unlike most of those protesters who are obviously transplanted from the mainland. The majority of people on Kauai support the superferry. Go ahead and take a poll if you don't believe me. In any protest, the only people that show up are the unemployed, uneducated, or 'lazy with nothing better to do' bums. The majority of Kauai who support of the Superferry will not show up; we have better things to do like getting some sleep before work or spending time with our children. Those protesters should be arrested. Did you see them damaging cars? Flattening tires? Pounding away at vehicles even as children were inside? How about using the superferry to send these 'transplanted' protesters back to the mainland!
Bernard
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:40 am HST]
I am neither shamed nor proud of the actions by the "Kaua'i ferry groups". This issue is not fair to local people of Kauai. We are being slammed by all the other islands because of these groups who are self-appointed representatives of Kaua'i. We did not ask to be represented by them. More importantly, we did not get asked to vote if we wanted a superferry by the state of Hawai'i. I personally would have voted no if the state had asked for our permission. I personally feel nothing positive will result for the ferry in the end. I am shamed how this has been handled by our government.
Rena
Waimea Valley

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:36 am HST]
Joanna on Kauai is right! The "home rule" governor disregarded the law when it wasn't convenient for her. Lingle enabled the Superferry to forge ahead without having conducted an EIS. Neighbor island residents have serious concerns about what the impact will be to their islands. An example: Three Oahu-based trucks who took the SF to Maui were filled with rocks stolen from Iao Valley. They were only caught because their trucks were stranded on Maui after the SF was halted. Does no one care that humpback mothers and their calves will likely be hit by the SF? Until factors like these are considered and prevention mechanisms put to mitigate any possible harm, the SF should not run. The lesson to business is this: Don't take shortcuts and follow the law.
The Gov is responsible for this mess!
Aiea, HI

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:29 am HST]
Matson, the cruise companies and all the boats in our harbors didn't receive 40 million dollars of Hawaii taxpayer money to build their boats and go into business here in Hawaii.
Joanna
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:20 am HST]
Just a question to everybody... Why nobody is saying a word against: 1) the cruise companies 2) Matson 3) All the boats in our marinas Weird..., isn't it ?.
Inco
Chiatti

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 6:56 am HST]
The Governor's Super Ferry meeting on Kauai could not be viewed on the internet by most people. The server could not handle the traffic. This was such an important event, you would think that the Governor's office would have gotten more space so that people could watch. Then again, not being able to view the meeting because of poor planning and or not enough servers/bandwidth clearly demonstrate why Hawaii is being left behind in the High Tech arena.
mark
waialua

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 6:46 am HST]
I applied for government funding to restore an historic building on Kauai. A requirement to receiving the money was an environmental assessment. When a private entity is granted public (taxpayer) money, they must go through the environmental assessment process. That is the law. Yes, it was a delay of over 6 months which was a hardship, but that is the law. I am not for or against the ferry. But they should have to follow the law like anyone else who wants to use taxpayer money: Go through the environmental assessment process (which then determines whether or not an environmental impact study (EIS) is needed). The environmental assessment waiver given the Superferry "smells" of insider deal making. Otherwise, anyone wanting to use taxpayer money should be able to get a "waiver".
Joanna
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 6:39 am HST]
Can we stop saying that this is turning into a third world country... If it were a third world country, none of us would be having a voice or an ear to listen. This is about people voicing strongly about their opinions which is within their rights, albeit, however they chose to voice it. I don't condone the Kauai protestors behavior, but passion and emotion can get the best of us, as we have seen in the postings on this website. To say its third world is being mis-informed.
Don Quijote
Vladivostok

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 6:27 am HST]
14,000+ words and 27 Word Pages. Hawaii has never shown so much "voice." This has turned into an opinionated war between islands, the government, and I love reading this stuff!!! Keep it up...,this is a great online read. The NYtimes is no where as intersting as this article.
Mike Lowry
Kuala Lumpur

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 6:13 am HST]
I think we should let those island that don't want the super ferry or worried about invasive species have only air service to bring their products, no barges, ships of any kind then they can have their pristine back to the aina, no more cars delivered, etc strictly air, so they don't have to worry about the danger to the whales,etc. Shipping containers carry brown snakes, bugs, etc. Maybe that's what they would be happy with. Get rid of Go airlines, go back to no competition in airfares, WONDERFUL.No competition is what they want, me thinks the tourist industry, car rentals, etc, are strongly behind all of this hot air.
c smith
waimanalo

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 6:04 am HST]
I HEAR MUFFI SAYING OAHU IS "CRYING FOR ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS"( BUT THE BOAT FERRY IS NOT BEING USED) AND I SEE LINDA DOING THE BIG BUSINESS/ MILITARY/POLITICAL SIDE STEP,(AT KAUAI?S AND ALL ISLAND?S EXPENSE). MAYBE THE STUPER FERRY AND JOHN LEHMAN COULD ABIDE BY THE LAW AND DO AN EA/EIS AND IN THE MEAN TIME THE FLOATING BRIDGE COULD MAKE TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES FROM OAHU (think: 3 day cruises with your car for $1500)........HOW DOES THE SHOE FIT NOW?????? LEAVE OR POHAKU,LIMU AND WAHINE ON KAUAI GATHER ON OAHU.....!!!!!
mokihana
KAUAI

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 4:00 am HST]
I read through many of the comments made and had to stop. It is so sad that this issue has resulted in such hatred towards one another. Many have turned to name-calling and cattiness that is so hard to read. I sit here wondering how and why things have come to this. We are about aloha; I grew up in this state believing and trusting that aloha would prevail. Please, sit back and take a moment to reflect on your actions and the actions of others. Is this what we want people outside of this state to think about us?
born and raised in Hawaii
does it matter

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:58 am HST]
Man, the protesters look like ignorant brats that the parents can't control. All this "Malama the Aina stuff" keeps you rooted all right. You folks can stay put while the world moves ahead. Poho. Shame on Hawaii.
makaspaka
Los Angeles

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 3:52 am HST]
To disrespect our Governor is totally outrageous. Shows a lack of class. I to will never visit Kauai, and if God forbid another Dam bursts or a another Iniki sorry count me out. Guess you will just have to band together and deal with it. But don’t worry the military will send troops and C-17’s to save your sorry butts again. Losers.
JTTRI
Oahu/Iraq

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 2:27 am HST]
Every other island or island nation in the world, some much smaller that our islands, have some sort of ferry system. No where does anyone cry outrage. You can watch them all the time on television. The people love their ferry systems and are very proud to show them off. For being the most isolated place in the world, you would think people would be happy to have an alternative for travel. The reasons against the ferry system is totally self serving. You had time for several years now to file the paperwork and instead waited until the 11th hour when all the employees had been hired and trained. You are hurting the ability of these local people to earn an honest wage. We have be given a wonderful opportunity and you are destroying it and the unity of these islands.
sam
honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:47 am HST]
I can't WAIT to move to Kauai so I can complain about how bad the traffic is in Kapaa, just like all of the protesters who have moved to Kauai are doing.
Oahu Resident
Waikiki

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:43 am HST]
ONE QUESTION FOR ALL THE PEOPLE ON KAUAI WHO ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE INVASIVE SPECIES, WHERE ARE YOU WHEN KOKE`E PARK DOES THERE ANNUAL BANANA POLKA AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES ROUND UP, I NEVER SAW A 1OOO PEOPLE OUT THERE HELPING CLEAN OUT THE RAIN FORREST!!! NUFF SAID
WHERE ARE U
LIHUE

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:40 am HST]
I find it odd that EVERY PROTESTER ON KAUAI, before they moved to Kauai, thought the traffic in Kapaa was "not THAT bad" until THEY moved there. Once THEY MOVED TO KAUAI...all of a sudden...they say "The traffic is terrible!"
Oahu Resident
Waikiki

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:30 am HST]
We were planning to visit Kauai in the near future but after all of this We will never visit Kauai again because why visit a place that you're not welcomed. Also, if there was to be another disaster on that island I don't think I would donate money to help although I always did in the past. I guess I'm just angry with the whole thing. Gotta cool head I guess!
"handi"
honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:27 am HST]
Some of the Kauai protesters look just like my Muslim jihadists. It would be so easy for one of my suicidal followers to dress up like a Hawaiian, put a lei around their neck, cut their beard and fill a kayak with explosives and the passive U.S. Coast Guard will let them paddle right up to the superferry and BLAMO! ALLAH ACHBAR! ALLAH ACHBAR!
Osama bin Laden
A Dark Dingy Cave

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:16 am HST]
David .... majority? get real!!
zx
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:15 am HST]
I'm moving to Kauai as SOON as I can. According to the protesters last night, there is NO CRIME on Kauai. There are NO ILLEGAL DRUGS on Kauai. There are NO ICE-HEADS on Kauai. ALL of the residents are malama and pono. And best of all...NONE OF THEM think that THEY added to Kauai's problems when THEY moved there. I can't WAIT to move to Kauai so I can bash the Oahu scumbags too!
Oahu Resident
Waikiki

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:15 am HST]
I was recently in Hawai'i and was looking forward to using the Superferry. I truly believe that the environmental issues are a smoke screen created by the airlines and the barge companies who are afraid of the competition relating to their over-priced inter island travel. I travel at least once a year to your islands, and the same as in Canada, a very small group of people who live off of the system, and have nothing better to do than sit on a government officals doorstep and whine until the offical who is suppposed to represent all of the people caves in and bends to their wishes. The majority of the people who work, and would like to visit their families and or see another aspect of their paradise have been comprimised by the new politically correct phrase used for election, Ecology.
Phil Vanderburgh
Canada

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:12 am HST]
They just do not get it. The majority of Kauaians do not want the Superferry and the problems it will bring here. The traffic issue is minor compared to the environmental and social damage that invasive species and criminals will bring. Traffic will be much more impacted when the 10 large construction projects currently underway are completed and occupied. The damage that will done to the environment by increased invasive species and the fears that criminals are waiting for a chance to victimize Kauai and Kauaians have fanned sensibilities to a firestorm of dissent, distrust, and open hostilities towards the Superferry and the officials that have forced this upon the neighbor islands without considering how the residents of those island would be negatively impacted. This issue is not over.
David Leopold
Hanapepe

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:03 am HST]
Two notable moments at Lingle's meeting: First, one of the speakers from the public made a good comment about how sad it is that the governor is threatening to turn child protective services against the parents of underage demonstrators. That got a big cheer from the audience, especially from people like me who brought our children along. Second, one of the speakers asked the specific question about how to get a variance to use the harbor when the security zone is in place. The Coast Gurard Rear-Admiral fumbled for some papers and eventually read off a phone number. She was then asked to confirm the number (hana hou!), and somebody replied that it was disconnected. Ooops.
wailua
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:00 am HST]
007-And the Survey Said !!!!???? ding!!! NOOOOOOOO
Westsideray
Waianae

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:59 am HST]
Mahalo Kamanao and everyone for sharing at least your time and Mana`o with us the residents of the "Garden Isle" a hui hou
Tiani
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:58 am HST]
things that make u go "hhmmmm! I wonder if they did an environmental study before the aircraft carriers gets to come to pearl harbor, hmmm. How about the Norwegians and the Independence passenger ships, hmmm How about testing nuclear bomb in the pacific, I wonder if they did an environmental study, hmmm So far, haven't heard any large vessel, running down a whale, hmmm I wonder if any submarine accidentally collided with a whale, hmmmm How about that boat from ewa to downtown honolulu, I wonder if they did an environmental study before it could run, hmmm O, the Hokulea, I wonder if ran over any seals or dolphins while traveling to japan, hmmm I wonder if they did a study before Matson could go out to sea. Huge boat could run over something else, hmmmm
Bond007
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:57 am HST]
With due respect thank u Gov. Lingle for taking the time to come to Kauai. Aloha K Akua .... n Mahalo 4 doing ur best!
zx
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:56 am HST]
i going go enjoy one of my kauai-wowee smokes, freshly picked from last weeks raid, and sleep. but before i go, i leave u with one thought: "JUST YOU AND ME, CAN GO FREELY, HAWAII SUPERFERRY, WHERE YOU CAN GO FREELYYYYY" (in the tone of Robert Cazimero himself). Tiani...may God bless you too.
cheech
High-ville

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:55 am HST]
Gov. Lingle, you are the BEST in my book or as we say here, Da Bestestessssss. Goodnight and Good morning Governor and have a GREAT Afternoon.
Westsideray
Waianae

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:55 am HST]
ILL SAY ONE MORE THING BEFORE I SLEEP. THIS IS A VERY SAD THING INDEED. KAUAI PEOPLE MAY HAVE NOT BEEN HEARD, BUT LITTLE DO THEY KNOW ABOUT THE IMPACT IT WILL HAVE ON THE ECONOMY FOR THE WHOLE STATE OF HAWAII. REMEMBER HAWAIIANS, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE 8 ISLANDS, WE ARE ONE STATE. OUR STATE IS THE VERY STATE MAINLAND PEOPLE WANT TO COME LIVE AT BECAUSE OF OUR ALOHA SPIRIT. WE NEED TO REALIZE WHAT IS BEST FOR OUR STATE AND THE SURVIVAL OF US HAWAIIANS STILL LIVING IN THIS GREAT STATE. TO KEEP THINGS LIKE THE OLD DAYS WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT WE CAN STILL TEACH OUR KEIKI THE ONE THING THAT WILL NEVER BE LOST AND THATS THE ALOHA SPIRIT, THE ONE THING THAT SETS APART FROM ANY OTHER RACE. SO HAWAIIAN PEOPLE LETS MAKE OUR STATE A BETTER ONE. GOD BLESS EVERYONE AND ALOHA.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:54 am HST]
Poi Dog, I was there, and I can say I did not hear any profanities, as reported in the Advertiser article. Now, I was in the back, and it's not always possible to hear exactly what someone is yelling, but I just didn't get the "vibe" that people were being offensive. Yes, there was some heckling, and disruption of speakers, but I think everybody (on stage and public speakers from both sides) was able to express what they had to say in the end. People were loud but I don't think anyone was intimidated. Clearly, the governor and her panel came to tell Kauai the way things would be, but the crowd told her otherwise. Often the panelists just repeated the same thing over and over because they had nothing else to say. I will give credit to the governor for listening honestly to the speakers.
wailua
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:54 am HST]
The convention center holds over 1000 people. Security turned people away. In the 3.5 hours the meeting took place. Close to 2000 people came out. Only 10-15% where pro Superferry. What is gonna take to get the government to realize Kauai won't stand for this. We where never asked, and for over two years we have protested the ferry. When is Lingle gonna start listening.
kauai bot
kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:52 am HST]
Sorry Keawe if non-Kauaians appear to come across as not understanding the true issue. Can you really blame them, after how Hawaii and the world saw how the car and its innocent occupants on the dock were treated by a few cowardly "mob mentality" protesters? That one negative image set a bad precedent for the way some of your fellow residents of this State, Kauaians included, view the protesters and their cause as a whole. Sadly, that image can never be erased. One could reasonably expect that the interruptions and obcenities at tonight's meeting only served to reinforce that negative image. Unfortunately, from what we've witnessed so far, we can't really expect further acts reinforcing that negative image to end anytime soon.
what???
State of Hawaii

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:48 am HST]
No Bradda "H KAI" I never Curse her I only said how it was too late. I actually felt disappointed, and prayed for her when she was getting the boos. But thanks for shareing your mana'o Akua Bless you and your Ohana Mahalo Iesu Christo
Tiani
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:47 am HST]
Change is inevitable. You cannot stop change--whether it happens now or 10 years from now, it is destined to happen.
Cheech
High-ville

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:45 am HST]
TIANI, HERE IS A QUESTION TO YOU. YOU SAID TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO CURSED KAUAI TONIGHT FROM WHEREVER YOU MAY BE GOD BLESS YOU. THEN WHAT DO YOU SAY TO ALL THE PROTESTORS WHO CURSED THE GOVERNOR AND THE OTHERS THERE TONIGHT?
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:45 am HST]
Tiani, i agree with you on one thing. This whole situation is really sad. It's unfortunate that it blew up into a huge problem that could have been avoided if something was done prior to the launch. Like i said in previous posts, though, the way many on Kauai acted when they protested made the world frown on all of us. It was on national news; video of people kicking cars, punching windows, deflating tires. Please make sure you pray to your God to bless not only my ohana and we who "curse" you but your fellow radicals on Kauai that continue to curse themselves.
Allen
Nuuanu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:42 am HST]
Tiani said "Bless those who curse US" Thank you for at least sharing your thoughts Aloha Ke Akua oh you mean like how you people cursed the Gov?
hawaii kai resident
honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:40 am HST]
All u night owl people want some Kauai smoke, stop by my jungle spot. Look for the big fire up here in the mountain and stop by. I still got some good smokes after them other Kauai dudes got busted big time. Bring a few pizza's and a laptop battery if ya got one.
Smokey
In some Kauai jungle

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:38 am HST]
If you were offended--my apologies. Just thought your comment was absolutely ridiculous and was stating the truth that I wouldn't want my son/daughter working with someone with such radical ways of thinking, as yourself. Next week when the SF returns to Kauai, be sure to hold on tight to those kids you work with--I wouldn't want some criminal/kidnapper to steal them from you and take them on the Ferry. Nitey-nite.
Allen
Nuuanu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:36 am HST]
The problem is that the people of Kauai think that they are "all giving" and stand only to lose and we (Oahu) are only taking and only benefit from their loss. Hey, it's a two-way street and somewhere in the Godly scheme of things Kauai people take just as much as everyone else. What comes around goes around. It's a universal law. We here who live on Oahu just don't understand or appreciate the hypocritical attitudes displayed by you folks. I agree Kauai is crowded, has lots of traffic and has a fragile environment that needs to be protected. But, as we read between the lines, you folks just no like other "local" people coming to share the spoils in your garden. But, it's O.K. to take what we got, besides we here on Oahu are so screwed up we surely won't notice the additional foul odor !!
peace2U
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:35 am HST]
I think an EIS should be done just to shut all those environmentalist up and end all complaints. I don't think one will be done unfortunately, but change is inevitable. Kauai is slowly going to fall to commercialization, and eventually turn into the 2nd or 3rd O'ahu. Looking at the debate on this board, I don't see much of anything besides O'ahu people going ape over the SF opposition on Kauai, and Kauai residents trying to explain themselves on the still- mostly natural- rural state of the island. This is something that most to majority of O'ahu residents don't seem to understand and probably will never. I think that the superferry will go on as planned with or without an EIS. It's a shame how things will change and for those of us who doknowwhatit'sliketogrowuponKaua'iwillalwayshavethat
cpa
hawaii

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:34 am HST]
If you were not at the meeting tonight you did not see the Truth. I believe if you were all for or against the Ferry the one thing you would have said was is "how SAD the whole thing was". Especially when you see simple minded local born and raised Kanaka Mauoli speaking from their hearts. You would feel something for the people that the Governor never cared enough from the beginning and now its too late. All of the those tonight who have cursed the people of Kauai tonight on this blog from wherever I say "God bless you and your Ohana" the Bible says we must "Bless those who curse US" Thank you for at least sharing your thoughts Aloha Ke Akua
Tiani
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:34 am HST]
some on this discussion is saying that we shouldn't help Kauai if a hurricane strikes that island again. remember, it is still hurricane season so no bachi them. however, if that ever happens, gov Lingle going do the right thing and help out Kauai. why? because it's her duty to serve all of the State as gov. plus she get class, unlike the protestors that showed up tonight. but donations on the other hand is where the people of Oahu is most generous and Kauai stands to lose a lot if the SuperFerry divides the two islands.
hawaii kai resident
honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:33 am HST]
Thank you KAUAI LOCAL. You hit it on the nose. granted going have little bit extra traffic near the Harbor when the ferry is disembarking/embarking passengers but so what. they leaving some and taking some. that's a wash if you ask me. And maybe the increased traffic there will scare away all the chronics getting high neat the harbor. And you think only Oahu has drug problems? Come on Kauai people--have you been to your own Harbor lately and seen all those chronics tweaking out trying to sell ice to the tourists (I know b/c i worked for NCL and those tweakers tried, on more than one occassion to sell that crap to me and friends). It's amazing how when you guys try to prove a point you blatantly disregard your own flaws in your own back yard.
Allen
Nuuanu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:33 am HST]
Allen, You know I really love it when someone in a discussion has to resort to name calling, such as your calling me an idiot. You just proved your inability to reason rationally and to articulate anything more than name calling. 'Nuf said. So much for all your "aloha" huh? You just illustrated several of my points. nitey-nite
keawe
lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:31 am HST]
HERES WHY NO ONE ON KAUAI WANTS THE SUPERFERRY THERE. THEY JUST GOT BUSTED FOR A HUGE AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA. SO IF WE GO THERE THEN MORE CHANCE OF THEM GETTING BUSTED. NOW WE KNOW, ITS NOT THE LAND OR THE ENVIROMENT, ITS THE MARIJUANA YOU GUYS GROWING AND SELLING TO THE PEOPLE THAT YOU WORRIED ABOUT. THE PROTESTORS OF THE SUPERFERRY ARE IGNORANT AND BABOOZES, REALIZE WHETHER OR NOT ITS OUR PERSONAL VEHICLES OR NOT STILL GOING BE ON YOUR ROADS. I HOPE WE STOP ALL MEANS OF TRANSPORT TO YOUR ISLANDS, YOUR ISLANDS LIKE YOU OWN THEM. GROW UP ALREADY.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:30 am HST]
Can someone tell me how the weeds got into my rain-gutters and growing on my roof? Traffic? You kidding ..... the car companies r selling cars for $99 ... special sales every month! Get real!! Protestors ... surprise ... the SF will sail ... EIS ... will say its all ok ... ok to get 5 more ferries ... tra la la
zx
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:29 am HST]
Oh wow, too bad no Super Ferry to Kauai man. Now I'm gonna have to use them barges again to ship my weed or take my chances with them flyin machines.
Smokey
In some Kauai jungle

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:29 am HST]
Perhaps those against the Superferry should research Communism and Fascism. Those two forms of governments would be much more to their liking. Much better at controlling the masses and killing business. Democracy is much to open, allowing people to move around as they please and God forbid - make money. We really need to put a stop to that freely moving around stuff. People from outside Kauai should only be allowed to visit once a year, bring one small bag of cash, no car, and required to leave after they have spent every cent.
Mark
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:29 am HST]
As I mentioned below, we would have brought over 4 vehicles on the ferry, but now have to rent 6 cars. That equals more road traffic because we do not have the ferry. Just because we live on Oahu, it doesn't mean that we can afford to rent cars as big as the ones we have here at home. Care to pitch in so we can afford to rent the mini vans?
Shimanchu
Oahu, Hawaii

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:28 am HST]
If the superferry terminates and the state has to come up with money to pay for the loan guarantees, I want the people of Kauai assessed.
John
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:27 am HST]
I recently visited Kauai. I came to see my parents who are older and is unable to pick me up let alone drop me off at the airport. I had to rent a car for my stay. As I drove my rented car around the island, I noticed no real effort on the local people to car pool on the island. I must have drove past a line of cars with just the driver in the car. If the citizens of Kauai are so concerned about traffic that the ferry will bring, why not start by alleviating some of the traffic by sharing your ride. It’s easy to blame others for your neglect.
Former Kauai resident now visitor
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:27 am HST]
Tiani-you want our support? I would be more than willing to support you if you guys didn't act so disrespectfully and inhumane. You guys continue to disregard authority and the law and expect us to support you?? To compare the Ferry situation to Makua Valley is ludacris. Total different scenario. You don't see the Save Makua Valley group jumping in front of guns during military training, do you? They are pursuing what they feel is right the right way. The way true hawaiians do--with dignity and respect. You no like the ferry, that's cool but you no have to be "mean spirited" about it. You shame...think, sistah, think.
Allen
Nuuanu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:24 am HST]
If you read what John from Oahu said, be sure to check the post by the other John, from Aiea down below!
Shimanchu
Oahu, Hawaii

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:23 am HST]
Kauai people get real. If the crooks wanted to come to our island and rob us, who is to stop them from using Hawaiian or Aloha Airlines? It is cheaper for them to fly and rent a car than use the superferry. I think the superferry may help our island with lowering the drug problem. Remember the recent bust of over 3000 pot plants being harvested in Wailua? The superferry would accelerate the transport of drugs "off the island" to oahu instead of the other way around. Thus, lowering our drug problem. I know i am being silly but this whole protest thing has gotten blown way out of proportion and a little humor might help.
Kauai Local
kalaheo, Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:22 am HST]
Tell all the tourist you not welcome on Kauai Malama Pono. Cruise ship go home. Airlines no fly, then plenty room for you all to breath.
I'm Not Welcome
Kaneohe

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:22 am HST]
Keawe, i really liked your comment. The part where you said you're a professional person and you work with children around the island. Wow, I wouldn't want my child to work with an idiot like you thinking that the Superferry will make it more convenient for people to steal children. I think right now you just making up all these excuses b/c you realize how foolish you and your fellow Kauaians are acting--1000 people showed up to the meeting against SF but how much of those people REALLY UNDERSTOOD WHY THEY WERE PROTESTING THE FERRY? I bet most barely understand it. Its just there's nothing else to do there on a Thursday night so everyone decided to follow the leader. And that haole guy on the news tonight (representing one of the groups) is oblivious. Wake up brah!
Allen
Nuuanu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:20 am HST]
HAWAII KAI RESIDENT SAID IT BEST. WHETHER WE BRING OUR OWN CAR ON THE FERRY OR RENT ONE AT THE AIRPORT ITS STILL ANOTHER VEHICLE ON YOUR ONE ROAD, SO I BELIEVE THAT DISCUSSION SHOULD BE DROPPED CAUSE YOU PROTESTORS HAVE NO VALID POINT IN THAT. SECONDLY, KEAWE SPOKE ABOUT PEOPLE COMING INTO YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND THAT YOU CAN VISIT NO NEED CAR. BRADDAH HOW THE HELL WE SUPPOSE TO GET AROUND. WHAT YOU THINK EVERY FAMILY GET 5 CARS FOR JUST LET PEOPLE USE WHEN THEY COME, COME ON NOW GET REAL. TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE OTHER ISLANDS OPPOSED OF THE SUPERFERRY, I SAY THIS. YOU NO LIKE THE SUPERFERRY COME THERE, THEN WE NO SEND NOTHING THERE, HOW THAT SOUND. LIVE OFF THE LAND, WALK AROUND NAKED, YOU FOOLISH PEOPLE YOU. HAVE YOUR ISLAND, NO COME TO OURS WHEN YOU NEED SOMETHING.
kamanao bloodline
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:19 am HST]
Kauai people want to stick to themselves, then fine. Keep them off of Oahu. Stop the planes and boats, I don't want them here either.
John
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:19 am HST]
If you are worried with what we may track over when we bring our own cars, why not settle for kindly asking us to be extra careful and to wash our cars. I would gladly oblige. I haven't washed that thing in years, but I'll do it if you are concerned. I live in Hawaii too. I understand about wanting to protect what we have. Just because I live on the most populated island, it doesn't mean that I don't care about the land and appreciate the ecosystem. The ferry can lead to such beneficial progress. If you are concerned, ask for our kokua. We are also residents of this lovely state and we understand. But to prevent me from being able to drive my own car instead of a rental, how is that supposed to help?
Shimanchu
Oahu, Hawaii

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:18 am HST]
Eh the people who criticizing us, no do that. We fighting for our island. We don't make bad comments when you fight to save Makua Valley we support you. Please don't be mean spirited to us the residents of Kauai. We are merely fighting to save "our Makua Valley", or "our Mauna Kea". Please don't put us down, we have the freedom to express our opinions as anyone else the right. Please support us, Malama Pono
Tiani
Lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:15 am HST]
All of us in support of the Ferry should come together and hold signs pro ferry. We need to prove to many on Kauai that there are TONS of people that support the Ferry. Not only people on Oahu, BI, Maui, and the employees...many on Kauai also support it. So what over 1000 people showed up tonight. Isn't there more than 25,000 people that live there? If so, 1000 people is a mere fraction of the people. The SF will set sail again and those who act unlawfully should be prosecuted. I'd like to see those crazy ass haoles deflate air from a tire that disembarks from the SF next week with a 6'3" sole in the car--he'd probably jus run those "palagi's" over. Good.
Charlotte
Kahuku

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:15 am HST]
"Keawe", doesn't matter if the Barges bring food and all the other goodies or not, they never did EIS. Do any of you Kauai and Maui protester read what people are writing. The 3 Stooges Groups NEVER went on the News to tell anyone WHY???? The Airlines, Cruise Ships and Barges did an EIS. Oh sure they put a shed up and got an EIS for that. AFTER the EIS is complete, you will find out the Barges, Airlines and Cruise Ships are doing more damage than a Super NO WAVE MAKING Ferry. The Ferry will still be in service and the 4 LETTER NO BRAINS will still be protesting.
Westsideray
Waianae

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:15 am HST]
MAHALO RX!!
KANAKAMAOLI!!
LIHUE

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:15 am HST]
Ummm, Keawe, you know those big things in the sky that fly around and land on our island. Guess who's riding them? PEOPLE! And how in the world is someone going to bring a kid back with them in a car. Man, some of these arguments being spewed by Kauai residents are just ridiculous. Just goes to show that all of this really isn't a Superferry issue at all.
Hello?
oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:14 am HST]
YUP, THERE ALSO IS A MINORITY OF US ON THE BIG ISLAND WHO NO LIKE THE FERRY HERE. SINK DAT STUPID THING. EVERYONE IS WELCOMED BUT THE WAY THE FERRY STAY IMPOSED ON THE STATE IS NO GOOD. BAD INTENTIONS.
HILO HIGH CLASS OF 2002
moku o keawe

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:12 am HST]
Protestors ..... shameful idiots, no class, no aloha, lots of hot air, no respect .... just disgusting ... Hooser ... Yukimura .... u just making believe u represent the people .... don't put word in our mouths .... 6000? Take another vote!
dx
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:11 am HST]
Allen, it is not your coming to visit that is the issue: it is your bringing your car and effects with you. You are right, there are already things brought in when necessities are transported here. Does it seem logical to then say "well, since there is already some coming, let's bring a whole lot more on the ferry"? We need to limit incoming risks and protect what we still have. AND I am not a tree-hugger, I am associated with no group. I am an educated professional person who works with children and families on this island and realize that this ferry bringing hundreds of strangers daily will change how we even allow our children the freedom to be children: riding bikes, running in neighborhoods...we don't know who is going to pick one up and take back to another island in their car.
keawe
lihue

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:08 am HST]
i see some are concerened with people from other islands coming over and taking stuff local to Kauai...things such as flowers. So when my halau needs flowers grown only on Kauai for Merry Monarch next year, will you meet us at the airport with signs in hand saying "go home"? Kauai people come to Oahu all the time to take things native to Oahu. Why can't we share what has been given to ALL OF US? It seems as though many have the mind set of the Councilwoman on Kauai that Kauai is a seperate "Kingdom". I'll be sure to remember that you're a kingdom next time you need money from me to rebuild your town after a Hurrican strikes (God forbid).
JB
Kailua

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:07 am HST]
MAHALO, "HAWAII KAI RESIDENT"... NICELY STATED!! YOU HIT IT RIGHT ON THE NOSE!!
AN WAT?
KAUAI

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:07 am HST]
To Keawe, what a feeble and self-centered mind you have. To think people from the outer islands only come to Oahu for medical attention,or other "specific business" only is totally absurd !! I lived on Kauai from 1994-2000 and made lots of friends. When I moved backed to Oahu in 2000 I moved into a large house and since then and till this day I still "HOST" my friends from Kauai for all kine reasons. Where should I start? They come Oahu to surf (they stay my house)..They come here for party Waikiki (they stay my house..they come for concerts and entertainment, And I can think of a million more reasons why people from Kauai and all of the islands visit Oahu. So no go tell me or anyone else where we can and can't go in this world. BTW. I'll be on Kauai Oct 20 to Surf HANALEI !!!
peace2U
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:07 am HST]
Fine then, I say. Pull that landing barge off of Kauai, and put it on the Big Island, where they'll actually appreciate it. Big Island's mayor is all for it, or so I'm told, and it's a bigger market anyway. (seriously, whose great idea was it to start with Honolulu to Kauai instead of starting with the biggest run first, the one between the largest island and the most populous?) Including for the military, since Pohakuloa is on the Big Island. Sure you'll have to rearrange your ops schedule and accelerate building the Big Island terminal, but eh! Better that than lose the whole shebang over Kauai. Why go where you're NOT wanted, if you can go where you ARE? By the way, anybody see the irony in people 'protecting their quaint way of life' by protesting a BOAT?
Danny Ishii
Honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:06 am HST]
Kaewa- "You are asking us to open our doors to strangers to do as they please with" I think you have a bit of "lack of understanding". What you need to understand is that you are mostly talking to other Hawaii residents who will be using the SuperFerry (NOT TOURISTS) who YOU don't want on your island. Open your doors to other Hawaiians? What does that make you sound like?
Mark
Oahu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:04 am HST]
I couldn't attend the meeting tonight, but it sounds like our guests were treated rudely. It's a shame because the focus will now be on style instead of substance.
Poi Dog
Kauai

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:04 am HST]
the only environment you guys like protect is the one where you guys growing the pakalolo. as for the added cars on the road, let me draw picture for you kauaians: family of 4 travel by Superferry with their car is the same as the same family of 4 fly Hawaiian Airlines and then rent a car that's parked in a Budget's stall. 50 families by SF = 50 cars brought. 50 families by Airline = 50 cars rented from Budget at Lihue Airport. IT'S THE SAME!!! NO ADDED TRAFFIC!!!!!!! YOU BREAK THE LAW, YOU GOING TO JAIL PERIOD!!!! AND IT WON'T BE FOR CIVIL DISOBIDENCE!!!
hawaii kai resident
honolulu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:00 am HST]
Keawe, it's not a lack of understanding--we live Oahu, we probably understand what bad traffic is more than anyone else. BUt my question to you is why don't you and your fellow tree huggers contest YB, Matson and the rest of the big ships that port in Kauai? what's the difference? Can't they run over whales (whether going fast or slow, it still happens)? Don't the cars they take to Kauai have a chance of carrying "invasive species"? There is no difference except monkey-see-monkey-do on Kauai. It's another radical minority copying the others. You guys like get your point across, go for it. BUt you no gotta be "this is MY land..." and pulling your "kanaka" card on us fellow Hawaiians. What's the difference if i take a plane or the ferry? I still coming, right?
Allen
Nuuanu

[Posted on September 21, 2007 at 12:00 am HST]
Thank you Travis. That has been my point all along: why have we not been given the vote, specific to the island of Kauai, as to whether we want a ferry landing here or not? We have had no say in having a private enterprise imposed upon us whether we want it or not. To try to compare it to the barges that bring food or supplies is ludicrous...those are necessities...the ferry is not a necessity. It is a group of businessmen lining their pockets with money while they make an historic footprint on this island. We who live here should have the final say as to whether we want thousands more visitors and cars imposed upon us. If anyone from another island wants to visit, you are welcome, stay in your ohana's home or an already constructed hotel...do not come to jam up our one main road.
keawe
lihue

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:59 pm HST]
Our family is heading over to Maui next month for a vacation. We had hoped to ride the Superferry as it would have been a blessing for my sister and her three kids to bring their minivan over. Now she'll have to unpack the car and bring along the three car seats. We would have caused less traffic with our visit by bringing a total of four of our vehicles and packed everyone in. Unfortunately, we will have to rent six compact sized cars to fit all of us and our bags in (it's hard without the space in the pickup to fit all of our luggage). Regrettably, more money will have to be spent on the mainland based car rental companies, leaving us with less cash to spend at the local stores. Maui, please treat us well during our visit. The ferry is not around, but we are still coming to visit.
Shimanchu
Oahu, Hawaii

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:58 pm HST]
Please stop hating. If you don't live on kauai you won't understand. The Superferry will effect Kauai drastically. Our economy and road system cannot handle what the ferry will bring. Let alone the impact to whales, invasive species, people loosing jobs to Oahu contractors and companies, crime, drugs, over fishing, homeless moving to Kauai (kauai sure beats Waianae), and over a millions of people who live on Oahu who might come to Kauai by car and distrupt our fragile transportation problems. There are more issues to it but please don't hate on Kauai for trying to protect Kauai from being exploited and raped. On another note Govenor Lingle has not supported Kauai. Her campaign was paid for by Hawaii Superferry officials. So that's where her loyaly lies. Tonight she showed it
noah
kauai- born and raised

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:56 pm HST]
I attended tonights meeting of at least 1900 or more Kauai Residents were in attendance inside and outside not 1000 as KGMB reported was wrong! The Governor saw the huge crowd of people screamed to STOP the Ferry,EIS. Lingle was so aweful & she was teh most Disrepectful to the people of Kauai. Shame on her and what did she come for? She heard US the People of Kauai. I hope I never get see Governor Lingle ever again for the rest of my life. May God Almighty help the People of Kauai.
Kaulana Woods
Kapaa Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:56 pm HST]
off topic why is it that every culture and civilization that the white man has touched tend to disappear? what if hawaiians had pipe bombs and guns back in the old days? hmmmmmmmmm???
JUS A ?
ur mind

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:53 pm HST]
Kauai people you should be ashamed. Swearing at the Governor? Barry Fkunaga? Coast Guard officials? How disgusting! Fight for what you belive in but don't be foolish. I saw the news and most of the people protesting are haoles, go back to the mainland if you don't like it. So Poho you guys. You preach one thing but what you do is ok. You guys like one EIS--so u saying u going stop protesting once it's done and accept it? I'm sure not. You guys greedy that's why. I hope another Iniki comes and wipes out your entire island you ungrateful disgrace to the kanaka maoli. Auwe.
Disgusted w/ Kauai
Honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:52 pm HST]
I'm in complete support of the ferry!!! If the residents of Kauai don't see the benefits of a pedestrian/car ferry coming to the islands, why not give them their wish. Why fight the argument that is only in their favor, and let them lose whatever benefits or disadvantages that they perceive...
Travis
London

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:52 pm HST]
S K Kim, So whats your excuse for the brown trash we see on the news all the time victimizing our own people? They from here, not from the mainland. No make this thing one race issue. We get good and bad in all races.
Keala
Kailua

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:49 pm HST]
"Keawe", tell all of those 1,000,000's of tourist visiting your island every year to go home and those barges unloading plenty stuff on those 16 Wheeler Trucks to wait for an EIS to be done. Then you will have plenty room to drive and get to where you are going a few minutes faster.
Westsideray
Waianae

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:48 pm HST]
eh we just trying to protect our easy/humble way of life. sad that it has to come to this but when threatened, react to survive.
big island born and bred
hamakua

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:46 pm HST]
The Sierra Club sadly showed its true face this evening. How proud all of you must be of yourselves. How can I support such an organization after seeing how you treat others? I am ashamed. You should be ashamed. You want a voice, but when one is given to you, you elect to be abusive and disrespectful. I can no longer support the Sierra Club. They have turned into something I no longer recognize or wish to be associated with.
A supporter no more
Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:46 pm HST]
The white trash from the mainland act like that and they wonder why we don't like them.
S K Kim
Hon

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:43 pm HST]
So many of your comments, from persons not living on Kauai, are so rude and present such a lack of understanding of the true issue. This island is small, it has one major road around it, there is no room for more cars and people. You are asking us to open our doors to strangers to do as they please with. When we fly to Oahu it is to see a medical person or other specific business, not to sight-see or cruise your neighborhoods. Other than our beaches and neighborhoods, there is no other reason for you to be here other than ohana. To visit ohana, you don't need a car here. This is not personal against persons on other islands: this is us trying to protect our homes and land and flora and fauna. And would you mind not calling us anymore names just because you do not understand the situation?
keawe
lihue

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:43 pm HST]
TO OAHU GROWN....actually you can tell what island you from by the license plate H-big island, k -kauai, m-maui, and oahj pretty much everything else. old news but anyways I was once born and raised on Kauai and alot of the hippies there want to keep the place 3rd worls, as for the locals you like stop things from coming in what about the matson containers stop um from being in your Heinekens and clothing ya'll can go back to drinking coconut milk and wearing tapa cloth...just a thought! Deal with it theres nothing we can do, change is envitetable!
alohagirl
MAKIKIKI

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:41 pm HST]
Aloha to da braddah's on Kauai who made me realize that what we see on TV and in the papers are not a true representation of the islands people. Mahalo for making me feel welcome on your island. I want to ask you to forgive me and some of the others who didn't understand what you were going through. I thought that you were against the Superferry and did not know that I was missing the bigger picture. What my fellow Oahuans are saying are the feelings I had for you until I had the chance to visit with you this past weekend... I support you and your wish for an EA... Imua Kaua'i... Kala Kamakawiwoole...
Oahu Born
Nanakuli

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:37 pm HST]
The governor, DOT and Coast Guard get 1,000 times more guts, moral character and aloha than any of the rude, hypocritical protesters at the meeting. Lingle and company knew it was sure pilikia and still showed up anyway - and unlike the protesters, they never interrupt or fling obcenities. And way more guts than the cowards down at the dock who felt so brave only when backed by a mob, they pounded on the passenger's car, screamed at the occupants like banshees, and let air out of the tire. Those innocent passengers had nothing to do with an EIS. Those cowards alone ended up alienating much of the state from being sympathetic to the protesters' cause.
what???
State of Hawaii

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:35 pm HST]
I SECOND THAT COMMENT FROM JOHN OF AIEA. TO ALL MY FELLOW HAWAIIANS ON THE OTHER ISLANDS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME TO OAHU, WHERE YOU NO NEED WORRY IF YOU DRIVE YORU OWN CAR, CAUSE WE GOING TREAT YOU LIKE WE TREAT EVERYONE WITH ALOHA. COME BY WHATEVER MEANS POSSIBLE IT DOESNT MATTER, ENJOY YOUR STAY HERE ALOHAS.
kamanao bloodline
oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:34 pm HST]
I had an interesting observation while in attendance of tonight's meeting on Kauai. The majority of the Pro EIS people are originally from the mainland. The Kanakas that spoke against the ferry were against the traffic, frustrated by the high cost of housing and lack of control of their island. Who do you think is the major cause of these things on Kauai? Hawaiians, think about who you are choosing sides with. Are they really your allies? Something to think about.
Kauai local
kalaheo, Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:30 pm HST]
Sheesh, the way some people act, I no like come kauai for vist, moh bettah just go spend my money in vegas, at least get more aloha & respect.
born & raised
wahiawa

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:30 pm HST]
To all the residents of Kauai, Maui, Hawaii, Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau, I welcome you to my island with open arms. Bring your families and friends because here on Oahu, you are welcome. If I see you on the streets and find out that you are from the outer islands, I will greet you with a smile. If the ferry is allowed to run, I hope you enjoy your visit. In the meantime, come on over on an airplane, boat, whatever. You are welcome here by us here on Oahu!
John
Aiea, Hawaii

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:28 pm HST]
I don't understand why Kauai is scared of tourism. It's what generates almost all of Hawaiian revenue. Besides the military, we basically live off the fact that we've got tourists coming to the islands all year round. If Kauai doesn't want to part of that, then fine. Just don't let them come here. I don't know why such a small miniority gets to stop the Superferry. They've probably got nothing better to do and they probably drive SUV's to work but still love to complain about the Superferry's environmental impact. If they were living totally off the land with no Wal-Marts in sight, then maybe, I would protest the Superferry. Otherwise, long live the Superferry!
JYT
Manoa

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:28 pm HST]
BIG ISLAND BORN AND BRED. DO YOU KNOW HOW IGNORANT AND STUPID YOU SOUND. YOU ARE SAYING THAT YOUR FELLOW HAWAIIAN BRADDAH IS SUPPOSE TO BO READY TO FIGHT IF YOU SEE THEIR CAR ON YOUR ISLAND. HAS IT REALLY COME TO HAWAIIANS FIGHTING HAWAIIANS. BRADDAHS GROW UP, ACT YOUR AGE NOT YOUR IQ, WE LOSING TRACK OF WHAT MAKES OUR STATE SO GREAT AND THATS ALOHA. IF YOU GUYS NO LIKE PEOPLE COME TO YOUR GUYS ISLAND, THAN FINE. NO COME TO OURS. WE LEAVE ALL OUR BARGES HERE. ALL THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES. ALL THE MUSICIANS. WE CAN DO JUST FINE ON OAHU WITH OUT YOU GUYS. THE QUESTION IS CAN YOU GUYS DO WITHOUT US, ASK YOURSELVES THAT. WITHOUT US YOU GUYS GOING BE LIVING ON THE MAINLAND WEA THERE AINT NO ALOHA SPIRIT, SO GROW UP AND SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE. ALOHA NO KAKOU, A HUI HOU, MALAMA PONO.
KAMANAO BLOODLINE
OAHU

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:25 pm HST]
As if treating Governor LIngle with disrespect is going to change her mind.
born & raised
wahiawa

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:24 pm HST]
The superferry should actually react the vessel in SPEED 2 where in runs the crap out of everyone in ther way, that way the USCG would have a substantially easier time with the pests in the harbor...if no one gets hit the try and try again you e-jihadists!
barry w again
ele'ele

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:24 pm HST]
TONIGHT, WE SAW ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF IRRESPONSIBLE ACTIVISM BY THE USUAL LOUD MOUTH DISRUPTORS WHO HAVE NO REAL INTEREST IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND WHO PROBABLY DON'T HAVE A DOLLAR INVESTED ANYWHERE IN THE ISLANDS
an environment concerned citizen
Maui

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:22 pm HST]
Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo Governor Lingle!! Need I say More!! YES, to the SUPERFERRY!!
Proud 2 Be Hawaiian!!
Hanamaulu, Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:22 pm HST]
Kauaians remember this..........break the law and you go jail! nuff said! aloha!
hawaii kai resident
honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:20 pm HST]
some people no mo shame.
born & raised
wahiawa

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:19 pm HST]
What is the GDP of Kauai? $5? Let them pay for their own societal improvements and cut them off entirely. The rest of the island chain has to subsidize them, and they don't want us to visit? Fine. Can we stop them from coming to Oahu? Turn around is fair play.
Oahu Citizen
Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:18 pm HST]
SO where are the EIS's for the Airlines Bringing in 100's of tourist at a time, Cruise Ships bringing in 1000's at a time, Whale Watch Boats that ALWAYS BUMP WHALES, Barges bringing every ILLEGAL thing you can think of? DID YOU KNOW THE BARGES AND CRUISE SHIPS ARE BIGGER THAN THE SUPER FERRY? GET YOUR DUMP 4 LETTER YELLING ASS'S OUT THERE PROTESTING EVERYONE ELSE THAN MAYBE PEOPLE WILL START THINKING ABOUT YOUR SUPER FERRY PROTEST.
Westsideray
Waianae

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:17 pm HST]
Phuck this G.I. this place sucks @$$...Next time there are protestors in my harbor making our place look bad, they should be food for the sharks, just like how they are(white shark bait)....by the way if my car or personal belongings were treated in such fashion...i would probably get out and give everyone a dirty sanchez...this island should be the next kaho'olawe with a huge fricken bullzeye on it...hahahahahahaha, guess who you FNP's....BTW take the cowboys on sunday evening, bears D will give away and tony Homo will come out lucky!!!
Barry Wilkenson
ele'ele, kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:15 pm HST]
BIG ISLAND BORN AND BRED - HOW ARE YOU GOING TO KNOW THAT I AM FROM OAHU? HOW ARE YOU GOING TO DISTINGUISH MY LICENSE PLATE!!! YOUR CAR AND MY CAR BOTH HAVE THE SAME LICENSE PLATE......WE BOTH FROM HAWAII! COME ON! GET A GRIP! STAY IN HAMAKUA, WHATEVER... DON\'T TELL ME WHERE I CAN AND CANNOT TRAVEL! YOU DON\'T MAKE PEOPLE SCARED BY YOUR IDLE THREATS, YOU JUST MAKE YOURSELF LOOK STUPID BY WRITING IDIOTIC COMMENTS LIKE THIS. Go Superferry!
WGRWN
OAHU

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:12 pm HST]
TO KAUAI RESIDENT THAT TALKED ABOUT DESTROYING THE LAST OF WHAT HAWAII HAS TO OFFER. WHAT YOU NEED TO REALIZE IS THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH WE FIGHT AND FIGHT, CHANGE IS STILL GOING TO HAPPEN. IF YOU CANNOT LIVE WITH CHANGE THAN YOU ARE LIVING IN A WORLD ALL BY YOURSELF. YOU SAY OAHU IS TH OFFICIAL SELLOUT ISLAND. YET WHEN KAUAI PEOPLE LIKE PARTY, WHERE THEY GO? OAHU. WHEN KAUAI PEOPLE LIKE GO BIG CONCERT WHERE THEY GO? OAHU. WHEN KAUAI PEOPLE NEED SOMETHING THERE ISLAND NO MORE WHERE THEY LOOK? OAHU. ITS NOT A LOCAL VS HAOLE THING AT ALL ITS A WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROSES THING. THE IMPACT IT WILL HAVE ON OUR STATE BENEFITS EVERYONE. IF YOU GUYS JUST DONT WANT PEOPLE TO GO THERE THEN FINE. NO COME HERE EITHER. CAUSE THE VERY ONES PROTESTING, IS THE ONES GOING RIDE THE FERRY LATER. RIGHT!
kamanao bloodline
oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:10 pm HST]
the issue here is" why is something allow to Happen, when it is clearly against the law. think about it. can you drive your car without a safety sticker, the law say's you gotta get it done before you can get sticker and drive. the ferry need a eis "safety sticker so why does the gov want it allowed to operate "ilegally". as for as protester's , they have a right also, to protest a unlawful vessal in there water's. as far as "change is coming" yes but, if you no like how now, mo betta you all go back were you come from, it ia how you like it, we like our aina the way it is. as far as aloha , you no show us, now we gonna shove it back your face , i tired "oh show aloha, aloha, to these people like be nice to , but no show us. i pau being nice
li
big island

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:09 pm HST]
Has an EIS been done for the barges bringing in items to Kauai or the cruise lines? If not, one should be done, and in the meantime all shipping to Kauai should stop until one is completed. A lot of ragging on people from Oahu being done, so maybe we should just let Kauai fend and fund itself. Revenues produced on Kauai can stay on Kauai, but any additional funding produced on the neighbor islands, especially Oahu, should bypass Kauai entirely.
Citizen
Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:09 pm HST]
To the last person to commented about Oahu being a sellout, you need to reword what you say. Remember hurricane Iniki when most of Kauai was down and had no other means of goods and supplies. Who were the ones helping out Kauai? Who needed help from the other islands? Come on, no one should be labeled "sellout". Just when you need help, you come crying. And to say, Hawaiians are a dead race...you need to take a good look in the mirror and check your deep seeded roots.
Oahu Resident
Pearl City

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:09 pm HST]
Kauai Resident, you call Oahu the "sellout" island, and yet I certainly see nothing from you about completely being free from the tax dollars that help keep Kauai afloat. When Kauai can say, without a doubt, that they need not a thing from Oahu, which includes the barges from our ports, the fuel from our refineries, the doctors and hospitals here, THEN you can officially label yourselves "sellout free". Until then, if Oahu is the "sellout", what then makes the island that reaps the benefits of what the "sellout" provides?
Think before you type
Oahu and Proud

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:09 pm HST]
"yup, i no like see outsiders @ my favorite spot(surf, fish,camp, hunt) i no like have to rush to get to whea i need to or fight for a parking stall. all i got to say ,and i speak for alot of us here on dis side of the big isle. so i we see outside liscense plates or faces.BE PREPARED TO SCRAP AND DEFEND UR SELF AND UR RIDE, CAUSE WE NEED TO PROTECT WHAT OAHU HAS LOST. FO REAL!!!!! big island born and bred" What a narrow minded, idiotic comment...I hope you're not Hawaiian, you give us a bad name. Get some education and grow up
kaleo
oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:06 pm HST]
yup, i no like see outsiders @ my favorite spot(surf, fish,camp, hunt) i no like have to rush to get to whea i need to or fight for a parking stall. all i got to say ,and i speak for alot of us here on dis side of the big isle. so i we see outside liscense plates or faces.BE PREPARED TO SCRAP AND DEFEND UR SELF AND UR RIDE, CAUSE WE NEED TO PROTECT WHAT OAHU HAS LOST. FO REAL!!!!!
big island born and bred
hamakua

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:06 pm HST]
The protesters wanting an EIS for the Super Ferry is a joke. You Kauaian's never cared about the Whales or anything else until you found out people from Oahu are going to come for a visit by boat. You just don't want any visitors there. I now name you, "THE FRIENDLIEST ISLE".All you Kauaian's need to put sign's at the Airport and where those MONSTER SIZED Cruise Ship's come in that say. "WELCOME TO THE UNFRIENDLIEST ISLE" "NOW GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM BECAUSE YOU AREN'T WELCOME HERE" Don't move to Oahu when there are no more jobs there because Tourist aren't welcome. I hope the Movie Crew gets out of there fast. Don't tell me you aren't going to protest them either. Yelling 4 letter words at our Mayor. Someone should of spanked your mother before and after you were born.
Westsideray
Waianae

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:03 pm HST]
Greg - Puna Hawaii! What they #@$% are you talking about!!! If I was coming to Hilo on the superferry, why would I stock up at Costco! Use your brain! IGNORANCE! THE SUPERFERRY ALLOWS PEOPLE ANOTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION! IT GIVES PEOPLE OPTIONS! I WILL SPEAK FOR MYSELF! I AM FROM OAHU BUT I HAVE FAMILY ON THE OTHER ISLANDS! I SPEND MONEY TO FLY TO KONA, HILO, MAUI, AND KAUAI! BECAUSE I WANT TO VISIT MY FAMILY AND ALSO TO SEE THE DIFFERENT ISLANDS AND THE BEAUTY WITHIN! I SPEND MY HARD EARNED MONEY SUPPORTING YOUR ISLAND, HELPING YOU OUT! I SHOP AT YOUR STORES, I STAY AT YOUR HOTELS, I DRIVE YOUR RENTAL CARS! GET OVERSELF AND MOST OF ALL YOUR IGNORANCE! IF IT WEREN'T FOR OUTSIDE VISTORS, MAINLAND OR NOT, YOU WOULDN'T HAVE AN ECONOMY TO SUPPORT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
Kahealani
Windward, Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:01 pm HST]
I'm sickened by what I see from the people of Oahu-or should I say the mainland, who want to start paving over the outer islands and destroy the last vestiges of Hawaii that remain. Are you SO bad off you must spread your troubles to other islands? Lingle is a puppet, at best, and it's funny to see a Democratic State rally behind a Republican when she wants to rape and pillage their lands. Hypocrites and fools, thieves and liars. Oahu is the official SELLOUT island now and everybody knows it. It's gone Haole (foreign) and likes the money trip. Say goodbye to Hawaii. And Hawaiians. Dead race walking. Sad we never learned. Even from so many scars.
Kauai Resident
Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:01 pm HST]
What about the environmental impact of all of the private watercraft that travel interisland every day? They are not searched or screened at all. OMG all kinds of things can be transported between islands on those. What about the Molokai to Oahu canoe races? What about the Hokule'a?
Palolo Lolo
Mililani

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:57 pm HST]
I'm saddened to see that the Hawaiians on this board have made it a haole-versus-hawaiian issue, just like this has become a kaua'i vs. O'ahu issue or a local-vs. mainland issue. Aloha 'aina is what these people are about. To those who wonder where these people are during other protests, believe me, I know personally that many are out on the front lines, beaches and in the forests doing the hard conservation work, as much as they are in the courts fighting on that level. This is a boiling point that just shows how things have deteriorated and how unsustainably we are manging our resources. When we cut down the last tree and poison the last fish, we'll find that SUPERFERRY PROFITS cannot be eaten.
Kehau
Aiea

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:55 pm HST]
I came to Hawaii 35 years ago and made it my home BECAUSE this is a special place. Everyone was treated with aloha. I was welcomed and since I have no blood relatives here many have "adopted" me as a hanai daughter or "sista"! The protestors have no clue what aloha is. They are isolationists and should move to Idaho with the other anti government hippies. Governor-bring on the Supaferry! Don't listen to the few loudmouths!
local haole
oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:55 pm HST]
we need An EIS on all the hot air and Bs the protesters gave off tonight. Most of us here dont act like that. remember which politicians you dont agree with and VOTE in the next election I will Gary, Jo Ann you lost my vote
haole boy
kapaa

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:54 pm HST]
I find it disheartening that the protesters speak about Aloha and protecting the 'Aina, yet feel that disallowing someone to speak simply because the opinion differed from their own, and booing is perfectly acceptable. Also, the petty topics, such as opihi, limu, and maile being brought up as justification to void democracy in action, i.e. majority rules, cannot be any more indicative of the mindset that "What's ours is ours, and what's yours is ours", and that's the furthest thing from Aloha that you can get. Lastly, the lack of awareness as to what exactly an EIS is, all while shouting for it, only reiterates the pro-super ferry claims that people are being scared into thinking that the environment is in danger. The only thing in danger here is common sense and respect.
Mom of 3
Waianae

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:52 pm HST]
I think this whole thing is so sad! The superferry is so good for our economy! The people of Kauai are crying about more people coming the "their" island, yet half the people I see complaining, oops excuse me, "Protesting" are haoles! When did this become "Your" island? and excuse me but I am a local girl Hawaiian/Chinese and I love traveling to the outer islands and now I have the chance to visit the Kauai and Maui using another means of transportation! I can see the sights without getting on a plane and you're telling me I can't visit the island unless I fly!!!! THE SUPERFERRY DESERVES A CHANCE! IT GIVES THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII ANOTHER CHOICE! IT GIVES PEOPLE JOBS! IT OPENS DOORS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII! GO SUPERFERRY!
Sandra
Honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:51 pm HST]
The SF is required to do an Environmental Assessment (EA), not an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). In a previous post, I noted how the EIS has become the weapon of choice of environmental activists. I predicted that the SF would do an EA and the environmentalists would sue to require a more stringent and time consuming EIS (while of course sueing for an injunction while the EIS was being prepared and reviewed). By stringing the processes end to end, they would be able to delay the SF long enough to force it out of the state. Hey all you Kauai activists who were holding up EIS signs! You better get with the program. You're jumping the gun on the EIS. The Sierra Club had better get the soldiers in line. First delay is the EA...then you hit 'em with the EIS delay.
Palolo Lolo
Mililani

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:51 pm HST]
Hooray! for Governor Lingle and Success! to the Superferry. Hawaii needs both!
Opihi
Las Vegas

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:50 pm HST]
E.I.S.? E.I.S. everyones car, the electric company, Matson and Young Brothers, NCL, EVERYONE and EVERYTHING! who's to say who gets an E.I.S. or an E.A. just because its "not wanted"
E.I.S. is B.S.
Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:49 pm HST]
Notice the quiet ones in this - Young Bros. and the rental car companies. They stand to lose a lot. Maybe they are the major lobbies behind this "protest"?
Nate Lum
Honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:48 pm HST]
I'm proud of the Kaua`i protesters who spoke up against this ill-conceived ferry that was rammed down their throats since 2005! The county councils voted against that, so isn't that the representative voice of the people? I don't appreciate my state government lending out 40$million to a group of predominantly outside mainland investors with military ties without an EIS! May the law come to light! Imua Kaua`i!
caterina
honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:45 pm HST]
Its unfortunate the Super Ferry, its investors and vast supporters throughout the State must deal with this situation. I empathize with the first ticket buyers who were subjected to blatant physical attacks and no sympathy at all who instigated, yet sought "legal" action. If they are so concerned about environmental damage, help clean the beaches of plastic waste, dig out the already evasive plants, stop the wasps killing our plumeria trees and what about the coqui frogs on the Big Island? There is probably more damage to sea life via a long line than the chances of the Super Ferry running into a whale! In fact, the chances are more likely for a tour boat to invade their space! These occurred with no EIS! So what makes them think it's better?
Paul P Richards
Waimanalo

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:37 pm HST]
Eh, you rude, hypocritical Kauai protesters who get not one ounce of aloha in your blood. No go around screaming about "environmental impact". What, your car no emit carbon monoxide into da Kauai air? Da electricity you use not generated by one pollution-emitting power plant? Da packaging for da consumer goods you use every day not put into da landfill? When are YOU going to do one EIS? Yeah, I thought so - no answer - so silent, I can hear da crickets. Auwe.
what???
State of Hawaii

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:37 pm HST]
What happened to my beautiful Hawaii? I grew up here, moved away and have returned. What happened? This was a place of love, of ALOHA, where everyone is welcome! And now, it's getting so far from that. Gah, Kauai...progress is inevitable. Traffic is everywhere, in practically every state. Even if there is an EIS...they'll find some other reason to complain. How come they aren't crying about those big barges that carry cars on their boats and load and unload onto Kauai? How come they don't complain about those tourists that arrive on those huge cruise ships that have no understanding of the aina? Instead they harrass RESIDENTS of the state of Hawaii for trying to come to the island to visit family? This is all of our state and we have a right to travel freely by air or sea.
Lovey
Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:37 pm HST]
I applaud our Governor Lingle, she has done a lot for the state of Hawaii, and with the Superferry, it has re-invented inter-island travel for all of us to enjoy, or has it not? Kauai people get over your selves and your county. Trust me, you're not the only island here. Besides without Oahu, how will you guys live, Oahu is the lifeline for all Hawaiian Islands. So get over your protesting, let the HSF sail and do business, and see where it will take you. GO SUPERFERRY!!
OahuUrbanite
Honolulu, OAHU

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:37 pm HST]
Michelle Fields, a realtor who lives in Puhi, said she's worried a lack of screening could lead to transport of illegal drugs, invasive species and even ecoterrorism. huh? Funny, she has no problem with Young Brothers, Matson, Aloha, Hawaiian and Go currently transporting contrabands between the islands. Go figure. These protesters motives are weak. Why not ramp it up! How 'bout, all modes of transportation in and out of every island should cease and desist and go through an EIS. Ahah! They won't go that far because it'll totally disrupt their current delicate form of lifestyle. What a bunch of oxymorons! Their mere existence in the ecosystem they're trying to defend totally contradicts their beliefs. If they truly love the 'aina, remove themselves from it and leave!
Maka Ku'e
Not in my back yard

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:36 pm HST]
'eo ka supa-ferry! All u dumb HAOLES should just go back 2 da mainland maybe YOU need da E.I.S. and wats up wit this "save the environment" and u guys stay bussin da plants for wave in da convention hall? STOOOPID YEA? BTW if u no like pollution no drive, no use da car cuz stay polluting MY air oh and no jump in da water and shishi cause u going pollute MY water I swim in . . . and all da papers u guys was drawing on, u know dats made of TREES that had to be cut down for YOU to doodle on? Oh and a news to u monkeys who going try f**K with my vehicle wen I driving on and off the ferry, TRUST if u F**K with my truck I will jump out and HURT you, I not one of those "timid-tourist" I'm a local KAUAIIAN in support of the SUPPERFERRY.
Kaleo
Kaua'i

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:36 pm HST]
Yeah, we're coming to Puna first. Get real! Big Islanders will also get to come to Oahu when your whole island sinks from da big un. Really, we are all a part of the same beautiful place. Being proprietary is not who we are. We share, respect, and give to one another. Accept that change will happen, or be left behind.
John White
Honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:35 pm HST]
I'm totally disgusted by the way most of these mainland transplants want to claim Kauai as their own. Their real concern is to have the island of Kauai to themselves without an influx of the real local people "encroaching" on "their" territory. Give me a break! Go back to Montana, Arkansas or South Dakota where you are from. Forget about the coqui frogs... we're being invaded by haole pests. They have no aloha... Give me a break with this "EIS" BS... Those of you who really believe that's the real issue at stake are so so unbelievably naive. Most of those protesters on Kauai are rude, selfish, white devils and need to go back where they came from!
Hawaiian Born & Bred
Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:32 pm HST]
I think the Superferry is the most safe vessel in our waters today. It was built to be environmentally friendly, unlike the oil freighters and cargo ships already in use. The protestors are kolohe tree huggers and I am sick of their lack of aloha and disregard for our laws. If they break the law in future protests we should hook em up and prosecute federally! Stop treating them with kid gloves. That will shut them up!
LocalGirl
Makakilo

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:31 pm HST]
When the people's voices are ignored resistance is the only option. The people of Kauai have been ignored from the begining if not at public meetings then on petitions. The people of Kauai are standing up for what they believe in and we believe in protecting our homes. Our government has created this problem by ignoring the people of Kauai and now they have to answer to all the people they have angered. You may feel the protesters are the ones to blame for this mess but the are most certainly not. They are the protectors of our home. To bad the government can't do this for us.
wootography
kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:30 pm HST]
We don't want the superferry on Hawaii Island either. Oahu visiters will stock up on gas and groceries at the Oahu Costco, choke our parks and beaches, and leave us nothing but their opala. Oahu has depleted it's opihi and other natural resources, and we would like to malama ours. Fly here, enjoy, contribute to the local economy. Don't bring your trucks, leave your garbage, and take our 'Ala, opihi, tropical fish, etc.
Greg
Puna, Hawaii

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:30 pm HST]
We need our Hawaiian people from Kaua'i to really open their eyes as to what positive outcome the Hawaii Superferry system can offer. Let's go back a few years to like, Hurricane Iwa and Hurricane Iniki. When these catastrophe's hit your island, who was the biggest help that supplies and emergency equipment came from? Donations and aloha supplies? Yes correct! So now that the people from the island who helped you most, you people just shut us down. AUWE! Why don't you stop the barges from entering your harbor with your needed supplies. The barges and superferry not that all different. In the event of another catastrophe, what is the fastest way supplies can reach your island if your airport is wiped out. PLEASE, HAWAIIANZ FROM KAUA'I, DON'T BE PUPPETS AND THINK FOR YOURSELVES.
David
Waimanalo

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:29 pm HST]
Another reason why companies SHOULD NOT invest in Hawaii. We would welcome people on Kauai here on Oahu, I see no problems but to think that Kauai will be like Oahu due to the SuperFerry is asinine. Why don't they protest the tourism industry for bringing in tourists who rent cars. No love for neighbor island kamaainas....so sad.
Daniel Silva-Hoopili
Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:28 pm HST]
Maybe the Governor's rude reception in Kauai tonight will let her see that calling a special legislative session would be a way for the majority to decide this thing once and for all. Our legislators could vote to change HRS 343 or a craft a law that allows the HSF to operate while the EA is prepared, setting right the mistake that Judge Cardoza made in 2005 by dismissing the case. I believe that the majority of voters on all islands want the SuperFerry as I do. The minority is shouting impolitely now, and that's all. No irreparable harm can come from letting the HSF do what it came to do while the EA is completed.
John White
Honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:28 pm HST]
First off, to all the protestors on Kauai that are saying the super ferry is not good for the enviroment. You guys better be driving hybrid cars, have solar power panels, recycle and all that other stuff because if not, you aint contributing to the protection of the enviroment yourself. Second if you people dont want anymore development, than destroy the existing structures you guys have and live off the land like the ol days. We all wish things could be like the ol days, but its not and never will it be like that again. You need to grow with change and accept it. The one true thing that we can still have like the ol days is the one thing that made us hawaiians who we are and what people have always loved about us and this land and thats aloha. So kauai lets see some aloha. A hui hou.
kamanao bloodline
oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:27 pm HST]
Where is the Aloha. It is okay to disagree, or protest, but at least show respect. It is terrible to see Hawaiians showing no Aloha!
hawaiian
Captain Cook

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:25 pm HST]
What a joke,over 1000 people attended dose this not mean anything.
brudda
kapaa

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:24 pm HST]
Lingle is a LOSER!
deadbird
Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:20 pm HST]
We stand behind you Governor Lingle! We support you!
Lu
Kaneohe

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:16 pm HST]
I wish the protestors would be honest about their real objections. Kauai Surfers don't want Oahu surfers on their beach. Kauai Fishermen don't want Oahu fishermen in their water. Kauai Campers don't want Oahu Campers taking their spot. The Superferry easily allows Oahu greater access to Kauai and Maui. I don't see any of the protestors stopping Young Brothers or the Cruise lines from entering the harbor, what's the difference?
Mark
Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:11 pm HST]
The STUPID FERRY will fail!
deadbird
Kauai

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:11 pm HST]
This whole situation is ridiculous! All my life I lived here I have never seen the Aloha spirit go down. We are suppose to welcome everyone with open arms, that's what makes Hawaii so unique! I hope the children of Hawaii didn't see the news and hear these people use profanities on our Governor! IT'S TIME THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII STAND UP AGAINST THESE PROTESTERS! No wonder the people of Kauai act the way they do, just take a look at who represent them, Mayor, kauai County Councilwomen...etc...etc...etc...shame on them!!
Lu
kaneohe

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:07 pm HST]
Let's remember that the 1,100 people who attended represent only about 1.8% of the Kaua`i population. They are the vocal - and RUDE - minority. Gov. Lingle, Barry Fukunaga, and Rear Adm. Sally Brice O'Hara knowingly stepped into a hornet's nest tonight. They should have at least been accorded respect. Barbara Elmore, who as a Supeferry supporter had the courage to attend the meeting, said that she believes the reaction to the Superferry is symbolic of a deeper sentiment in the community about how life is changing on Kaua`i and that people are upset with development. It would be difficult to target change and development, which are amorphous. But it is easy to target a ferry.
Kanoelani
Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:07 pm HST]
From Oahu, I couldn't log on to the web cast because the server couldn't handle the interest the HSF controversy is generating. But this article sounds like a few Kauaians are still misbehaving. There is a proper way to protest and our neighbors are forgetting the Aloha that all of us have for our aina. I believe the HSF is a good thing and the protests are very misguided. Let's not forget that the HSF allows passage in 2 directions. Oahu is a beautiful island. Yes, we have the city which holds this whole state together. But Oahu provides the port that brings each of the other islands their conveniences like rice and Charmin and SPAM. It is time for all this craziness to stop. I hope peace will prevail when HSF resumes service to both Kauai and Maui. It is the only just resolve.
John White
Honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:05 pm HST]
The environ-mentals plan to break the law, denying the Superferry and its passengers the right to free passage. If arrested, they will sue the state saying that their rights have been violated.
Mad on Maui
Maui

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:01 pm HST]
I think Superferry deserves a chance in the Hawaiian Islands. However, they need to step up and address some of the concerns people have. They need to stop whining about how much they're already doing, and they need to do MORE. Redevelop a boarding and security plan that will ease people's worries. Spend more time doing vehicle inspections. Spray down vehicles. Do some of the things airports have to do to ensure safe travel and minimize environmental damage to travel destinations. Consult more knowledgeable experts for the whale-avoidance program. It's not something Superferry will do, though. I'm guessing that they feel that if they give an inch, they admit they've been wrong all along. But you know, in tough situations, compromise is what will help both parties move on.
EasyReader
Honolulu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 9:59 pm HST]
Again! Why am I not surprised. Those protestors have no class. They complained that they were not given a chance to voice their concerns earlier to the governor and other agencies, and when they have the chance, they won't even let them speak. They talk about Hawaii like they want to protect it, yet they are acting like ignorant mainland radicals, not kamaaina. I bet they ARE recently transplanted from the mainland, since kamaaina would show respect even to opposing views-and never would have treated fellow kamaaina as they did when they tried to disembark from the ferry. Learn to treat others with respect if you want to be taken seriously. It is time for the silent majority on Kauai to speak up and not let these people speak for you...they are making your island look bad.
hoku
kapolei

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 9:58 pm HST]
Shameful and embarrasing... This place really is a third-world country.
One of "Those people"
Evil, criminal Oahu

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 9:57 pm HST]
Once again the protestors on Kauai have shown no class. Only in a free speach country could they do this, yet they would probably object to that too if it came up for a vote.
Frequest Kauai Visitor
Hawaii

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 9:49 pm HST]
My wife and I attended the public meeting tonight and was totally disgusted at the rudeness and lack of respect of many of the Pro EIS people. I had planned to speak in favor the Superferry as a transportation option but I changed my mind after hearing the first few speakers. The disrespect shown by many of the hecklers made the meeting and testimony meaningless. I support Governor Lingle and the state's position in allowing the ferry to sail to Nawiliwili on September 26.
Craig
Hanapepe,HI

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 9:45 pm HST]
Us we no like dat kine stuffs ovah hea!! bumbai da hoki frog from da big island going catch one ride and bottah us ovah hea on kauai den bumbai I no can sleep...Auwe!!
mano (hi ho) silva
Da valley

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 9:39 pm HST]
All the actions and comments by those in attendance who object to the HSF were expected. No matter what is said or done, these people will object to it. I believe that they just need to SUCK IT UP and accept that change is the only reality there is in this world. Accept it in peace just as your ancestors who peacefully surrendered to the rule of Kamehameha the Great.
Lloyd
Kailua, Hawaii

[Posted on September 20, 2007 at 9:33 pm HST]
Can't we all just get along? It's a boat for crying out loud.
superferry lover
kauai

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