tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post316465275596161596..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Chief Says "No"Joan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-41614007741219732262008-06-29T19:43:00.000-10:002008-06-29T19:43:00.000-10:00what a crock. He didn't make a peaceful resolutio...what a crock. He didn't make a peaceful resolution. He just kicked the can down the road for a bit. We'll be right back in the same spot if/when the courts rule the desecration law doesn't apply and the Burial Council rules prevail.<BR/><BR/>I'd say he just copped out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-10936549541320752412008-06-26T18:52:00.000-10:002008-06-26T18:52:00.000-10:00Maybe Perry has as big of a crush on Joan as she h...Maybe Perry has as big of a crush on Joan as she has on him...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-39927978528264427752008-06-25T15:43:00.000-10:002008-06-25T15:43:00.000-10:00HIP HIP HOORAY!KOOHANHIP HIP HOORAY!<BR/><BR/>KOOHANAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-75775028449435272952008-06-25T10:32:00.000-10:002008-06-25T10:32:00.000-10:00cut n paste comment from planet kauai:kudos to chi...cut n paste comment <BR/>from planet kauai:<BR/><BR/>kudos to chief perry. his intervention has elevated the stakes and has resulted in another reprieve. the issues of who and how many protesters seems insignificant compared to the chief taking the law into his own hands. i'm sure his brother gave him plenty advice on how to play this one. chief perry for mayor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-16623740272756199322008-06-25T10:24:00.000-10:002008-06-25T10:24:00.000-10:00....and the power of protest!....and the power of protest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-68009032732381417492008-06-25T10:23:00.000-10:002008-06-25T10:23:00.000-10:00ah yes, the power of prayer.....ah yes, the power of prayer.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-89378998876531999042008-06-25T10:16:00.000-10:002008-06-25T10:16:00.000-10:00The courts, imperfect as they might be, are one of...The courts, imperfect as they might be, are one of the few things we have left to remind us that we are supposed to live in a democracy rather than a police state.<BR/><BR/>I spoke to a law school professor the other day and asked if they are still teaching, given Guantanamo etc., that people are innocent until proven guilty and that every person has a right to habeas corpus. You bet, he said.<BR/><BR/>Perry could have acted differently. It's very refreshing that he chose to err on the side of an interpretation of the law to prevent the construction. That's more than they would do in, for example, Seattle. If the courts say it should go forward, I'm sure he will see that the order is enforced. Meanwhile, no irreversible damage is done to people or property while the matter is sorted out.<BR/><BR/>I was very impressed. Perhaps there is a little corner of this country that can still give the rest of us some hope.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06742098296808508617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-4501984919948228272008-06-25T07:55:00.000-10:002008-06-25T07:55:00.000-10:00Does it belong in the courts? Courts are one place...Does it belong in the courts? Courts are one place where aggrieved people find relief and protection sometimes, but remember - "Jim Crow" was legal until pressure in the streets changed popular sentiment.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145011324294730195noreply@blogger.com