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• Croaking protesters
• Free time Wednesday?
• Yukimura not pandering
• Lead horse to water
• Can’t make him drink
• Thirsty horse then
Croaking protesters
After listening to the loud croaking of the Superferry protesters, an invasive species, it will be a welcome relief to hear the comparative quiet of the coqui frogs.
Jack Stephens
Lihu‘e
Free time Wednesday?
Hey all you ambitious folks who were getting set to protest the arrival of the Superferry on Wednesday, it isn’t coming.
So now you have lots of extra energy and time. Here’s an idea: we want to get and keep Kaua‘i pristine and rural; OK, then since you have already made plans that day to take off work or whatever let’s use it to a better advantage.
This island is a grand landfill … Ahukini landing is a disaster with garbage (not from tourists for sure) and weeds, as are Wailua Falls approach and parking area, and the heiaus leading up to and including Opaeka‘a Falls. All the viewing spots can be fixed up with a little weed cutting and trimming. The roads to and from all need a bit of grading.
Um, the list goes on and on. Look around you, folks. You want Kaua‘i to be beautiful? Well it’s your island, make it be beautiful. Use up some of that energy and the karma will come back to you manyfold.
Thanks for listening.
Judi Roesch
Lihu‘e
Yukimura not pandering
This is a response to Mr. Myles Flagader’s letter (“Political Pandering,” Letters, Sept. 21).
Mr. Flagader, I was amazed to read your letter to the Forum in which you took Kauai County Councilwoman JoAnn Yukimura to task for pandering for votes over the Superferry issue and ignoring other issues facing the island including “what unrestrained development portends for Kaua‘i.”
If you had any understanding at all of Kaua‘i politics or history, you would know that for more than 30 years JoAnn has been the most powerful voice and hardest worker on behalf of “keeping Kaua‘i Kaua‘i.”
She ran for mayor three times in the 1980s on a “slow growth” platform, losing twice to pro-development candidates (now deceased) whose policies are largely responsible for the developments that are still being built-out with more to come.
Far more than any of our political leaders she has stressed the need for good planning and the implementation of those plans.
She has worked hard to limit the spread of resort development in places such as Nukoli‘i, Salt Pond and Maha‘ulepu. She was a major supporter of SHOK (Stop Highrise on Kaua‘i) which contributed to the 40-foot building height regulation on our island.
Most importantly, she has never stopped educating herself and those around her about ways to protect both the culture and natural beauty of our island.
Finally, she is not a panderer. She has more often than not championed causes that were not popular at the time — only later have many people come to accept her perspective.
I applaud your interest in Kaua‘i and hope you will remain involved. If you think this might all be shibai, ask someone who has lived on the island for more than a couple of years.
Andy Bushnell
Kapa‘a
Lead horse to water
In response to Sandra Wright’s letter (“Could someone feed her horse?,” Letters, Sept. 23), regarding questions No. 2 and No. 3: Don’t pack anything.
We, the hard-working taxpayers, will foot your bill during your stay, whether at a county, state or federal “resort.”
At our expense, you will be provided with stylish jumpsuits, toiletries and food. You will not have to worry about paying the bill for anything, including your lodging.
You also will be provided with jewelry … stainless-steel bracelets.
As to how long, or where, your stay might be, that is dependent upon which law you break, county, state or federal.
I feel sorry that your horse will miss you. He’s the real victim.
Kristi Stephens
Lihu‘e
Can’t make him drink
You can imagine my surprise when I read Sandra Wright’s letter in Sunday’s Forum (“Could someone feed her horse?”, Letters, Sept. 23).
I have exactly the same problem. If Sandra will contact me, I’m sure we can work something out. I have a small barn and an extra stall. I’m sure our two old horses will enjoy each other’s company during our internment. “Aristotle” loves carrots, too.
Perhaps Sandra and I could go in together on the purchase of a small two-lady rubber raft and matching life jackets. When arrested one must take care to be appropriately attired. Maybe … as we did our horses … the law enforcers will let us share a cell.
And, should we be “disappeared,” together we ought to be easier to find. Our friends and families, I’m sure, will be looking for us. I must warn you, however, I balk at wearing one of those orange/red jumpsuit things, so please, scowling mayor and grinning chief of police — Governor Lingle and the admiral, too — respond to our concerns.
Bettejo Dux
Kalaheo
Thirsty horse then
In response to Sandra Wright’s letter (“Could someone feed her horse?,” Letters, Sept. 23).
Don’t worry about the clothing and hair dryer. The federal jail has all that you need.
As for your horse, you should have thought about the consequences before you reacted. Why not ask one of your family members if they can come down from the Mainland and feed the horse?
Since you have no regards of us local people reconnecting with our families by using the Superferry (which would be very affordable for us to travel the other islands).
Hope you enjoy your stay, because it won’t be no picnic.
Howard Tolbe
‘Ele‘ele
