[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 3:44 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 3:44 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 8:31 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 8:31 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