Reverend Jeff

Aloha from Kauai, In the effort to promote harmony, safety for all, and particularly towards the good people of Kauai, Hawaii - it is strongly recommended that PUBLIC HEARINGS on this docket take place as soon as possible. There are many reasons why such hearings ought to be held. For starters, the likelihood of a major confrontation between the people and those in government is something to be avoided, hence a little dialogue in a public hearing may go a long way in preserving the peace and protecting all from harm. To many it appears the misinterpretation of law is being used to justify beligerent acts toward the people. Does the intention to create a security zone to permit Superferry to enter Nawiliwili Harbor represent participation in a conspiracy to violate the law?? A valid question considering how the Supreme Court has ruled and how certain officials are behaving. "The Supreme Court ruling in The Sierra Club v. The Department of Transportation is a final judgment imposing the requirements of Section 343-5 of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes. Those requirements are that an environmental assessment must be prepared and that the completion and acceptance of that assessment is required before any further operations of Superferry take place. The security zone is meant to make it possible for Superferry to continue operating in spite of the Supreme Court ruling, i.e. in violation of the law. Even though the Supreme Court ruling came in a case out of Maui, the ruling itself is applicable statewide, i.e. the Superferry is barred from going to Kaua'i as well." Quoted from a local legal authority in Hawaii. E ola pono.