Comments on: Saving La’au

By: DancingWater

DancingWater — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:14:21 +0000

Well there you go folks – just in case there was any questions left as to the motivation behind Peter Nicholas’ decision to “mothball” the Ranch and put 120 people out of work.
“ILWU 142 president Fred Galdones said that in Friday’s talks with union officials, Ranch CEO Peter Nicholas said the company closed for financial reasons, and told employees that he hoped the community would “rally behind La’au. Peter told us [the union reps] that the property is not for sale, no matter what…” Galdones continued, “They said, ‘In order to move forward, [we] need community support to overcome opposition from the environmentalists,” reported Galdones. ”
If it truly was for financial reasons, why wouldn’t it be for sale?? Hmm??
But if the Ranch and the 120 employees are really dispensable pawns in a strategic move to destroy the economy and spirit of the island of Molokai as a means to coerce support for La`au; well that just speaks to the character of Mr. Nicholas and GuocoLeisureLand. MPL’s tactics have always been to divide and conquer and they continue to utilize this strategy by placing blame on the activists and environmentalists and instilling unnecessary anger and bitterness within the community. What is apparent in Mr. Nicholas’ comments to the union is that the closure represents the actions of a fear-monger who is feasting on the emotions of the very people they have just put in peril.
According to Wikipedia; “Fear mongering (or scaremongering) is the use of fear to leverage the opinions and actions of others towards some end. The object of fear is exaggerated; those the fear is directed toward are kept aware of it on a constant basis.” And if you look up the definition of “Extortion” you will find, “The four simple words “pay up or else” are sufficient to constitute the crime of extortion.”
Think about it. Hmm…
What the people of Molokai (and the state of Hawaii) need to recognize is that now is the time to rally for the TRUTH – which is LOVE and HARMONY – and together – not separately – the community can overcome to create and realize – a sustainable and PONO lifestyle. In this light; this may be the greatest gift Molokai has ever received.

By: paula kawal . com » Blog Archive » Seals, Development and the Spirit of a Community

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:39:27 +0000

[...] About a year and a half ago we took a trip to Molokai, Hawaii. The small island is now facing some difficulty over the management of the land on it’s Southwestern tip called La’au Point. I wrote about this controversy after our return in a post called, Saving La’au. [...]

By: Paula Kawal

Paula Kawal — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:40:46 +0000

Hey Billy V.

Thanks for the heads up! I searched and saw the news as well. My heart goes out to the families affected by the changes. I was making friendship bread this evening as I thought of them.

This bread is made over a 10-day period with a starter that if fed just a little expands enough to share.

It reminded me of the friendly people of Molokai, who have chosen their way of life over what some may call progress. Often when we say no to something that is not authentically us (an energy match with spirit), we make space for something that is.

Much love and Aloha to you as well,

By: Billy V

Billy V — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:49:10 +0000

Aloha from Hawai’i!

I was doing a search on Molokai and your blog came up. Things have changed drastically in the last 48 hours for Molokai on the exact subject you blogged about. It was interesting to see the viewpoints of someone outside, and enjoyed your understanding of the situation that exits.

I hope your days are well, and much Aloha to you.

Billy V.
Honolulu