tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post7814033665886175467..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Blow BackJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-84571635973587031152014-01-30T08:10:37.638-10:002014-01-30T08:10:37.638-10:00Don't believe Dr. Evslin, who has treated who ...Don't believe Dr. Evslin, who has treated who knows how many of Kauai's children. Believe the chemical companies that brought us Agent Orange and DDT. They only have the interests of the Kauai (and not their shareholders) in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-79415249304325466272014-01-29T10:49:12.241-10:002014-01-29T10:49:12.241-10:00January 28, 2014 at 10:34 PM:
1. Just because...January 28, 2014 at 10:34 PM:<br /><br />1. Just because an activist with an MD says something, does not make it true. Even they need data to back up their claims. It does not help their credibility when activist Lee Evslin, MD, continues to misrepresent the applicability of the report by the American Academy of Pediatrics to Ordinance 960 (Bill 2491). See:<br />a. “Can’t believe we’re debating pesticides”, 2014.01.28. The Garden Island.<br />b. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/6/e1757.full.html<br />2. Being young and inexperienced does not excuse the trampling of the processes established to safeguard our liberty and the division created in our community. The end does not justify the means. The a priori designation of people as “good” or “bad” created unnecessary and hurtful division in our small community that will not heal quickly. To me, that is a high price to pay for “cutting your teeth”.<br />3. By “in-artful” I take it you mean “illegal”. Because “illegal” gets thrown out by the courts. “in-artful” gets fixed by subsequent legislation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-89071220477272744802014-01-28T22:34:25.838-10:002014-01-28T22:34:25.838-10:00One could agree with almost all of these comments....One could agree with almost all of these comments. <br /><br /> Joan is right that that some of the 2491 supporters used terrible tactics and utterly lacked civility. Also that the final ordinance is in-artful and much of it may be thrown out. Of course, if the Tokioka amendments to HRS are passed at the State level, then 2491 does not matter much anymore. <br /><br />But those who think 2491 needed to happen are also right, IMHO. These corporations prove time and time again that they cannot will place corporate profit over human and animal suffering. They are not trustworthy. They have endless resources. I take 10 minutes to comment, they probably have paid employees ready to counter it. Good lawyers volunteer to work for the County for free, and the Corporations get lawyers to say that is not allowed. <br /><br />To me, our physicians have noticed strange problems- even both defects - that are consistent with pesticide-toxicity. I take this at face value, and I don't trust these companies. Someone had to do something. And doing something is hard and mistakes are bound to be made along the way, especially when multinational corporations are hawking and exploiting your every misstep. <br /><br />So I thank Gary Hooser for trying. <br /><br />Despite all the real mistakes of the red shirts that have been documented here, this still had to be done. It was mostly a young movement. Mistakes happen. It is just a new generation cutting its teeth on activism. <br /><br />Dow and DuPont and Pioneer and Syngenta will get over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-90635739205568666862014-01-28T15:49:06.588-10:002014-01-28T15:49:06.588-10:00I believe that Hooser introduced a bill that gener...I believe that Hooser introduced a bill that generally speaking needed to happen.<br /><br />After many years of medical issues that has sparked up in that area of the island the medical community raised questions and concerns. The bill justified the concerns of the health of the people, land, air, water, other plants and animals in those areas using toxins and combinations of toxic pesticides(RUP's).<br /><br />After the Waimea canyon school bloody nose sickness that affected over 20 people, there was a need to take action against what was the cause.<br /><br />It took a year for the agencies to do a study. A year! How convenient and the result was to blame a stick weed. BS<br /><br />The seed companies refused to give a database that would show the real use of RUP's in those areas. This is something a good neighbor or company would not hide if they were abiding the laws that are already in place. <br /><br />If any of you would research areas that are now considered Superfund sites than you people will understand that there is a correlation in their practice of abuse.<br /><br />The right to farm House Bill 2506 that the state takes precedent over the counties rights and privileges to protect the health and welfare of its people is absurd.<br /><br />Tokioka and Morikawa should be removed from office immediately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-60597958514071121312014-01-28T11:22:39.230-10:002014-01-28T11:22:39.230-10:00Went to the Water Board meeting last night. It sta...Went to the Water Board meeting last night. It started off with the introduction, then an onslaught of Kanaka Maole marched in chanting. After an hour had passed their resistance and control became more intense. At that point the Water Board was still stuck on the first slide, first block. I decided to leave.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-75091293345029803132014-01-28T11:06:25.735-10:002014-01-28T11:06:25.735-10:00Yep Hooser sure F'd it all up.Yep Hooser sure F'd it all up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-79046108318870269832014-01-28T07:29:00.005-10:002014-01-28T07:29:00.005-10:009:25 -- Unlike Foster, who got a raise without any...9:25 -- Unlike Foster, who got a raise without any additional duties, Nadine moved from the Council to a position with far more responsibilities. What's more, the salary for that position is set by the salary commission, whereas Foster's raise was handed out ad hoc by the former prosecutor.<br /><br />If you want to blame someone for a weak law, look at Gary Hooser, who drafted this piece of crap and voted for it repeatedly, even with the junk amendments.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-42973053337796106842014-01-28T06:28:21.521-10:002014-01-28T06:28:21.521-10:009:25 you are way off base. Nadine Nakamura is one...9:25 you are way off base. Nadine Nakamura is one of the most qualified thoughtful people in the county. She was most likely picked for the position because of her talents.You may think everything revolves around the GMO issue, but that is just 1 issue of many important issues facing the county. For most people who live here, we are pleased with the Mayor's choice and wish her well in improving the county. <br />Her seat got replaced with Mason who supports GMO free far more than Nadine, so stop complainin and makin shit up Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-9613726650558587422014-01-27T21:25:14.079-10:002014-01-27T21:25:14.079-10:00The hottest word was how Foster got his $30,000 bo...The hottest word was how Foster got his $30,000 bonus when he worked for Kauai's prosecuting office.<br /><br />Why come nobody is asking about Nakamura's salary raise from county council to admin asst/managing dir? I believe that's more than what Foster got.<br /><br />What was it a $40,000 to $60,000 raise?<br /><br />Was it for weakening bill 2491, making it liable for a civil suit?<br /><br />Was this also a ploy to make someone or more than one a white knight of the county for the county? (elections are coming soon and tarnished reputations needed repairing)<br /><br />The chemical/biological (seed) companies are wheeling and dealing extensively to strike down the counties powers to protect when the state has failed.<br /><br />Our state reps are nothing but a bunch of puppets controlled by strings attached.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-73916471722740044632014-01-27T17:32:57.477-10:002014-01-27T17:32:57.477-10:00I looked up the campaign contributions and found t...I looked up the campaign contributions and found that since 2009, Jimmy Tokioka has received $3,500 from Monsanto, $1,400 from DuPont (owner of Pioneer) and $500 from Syngenta.<br /><br />Dee Morikawa received just $250 from Syngenta and $300 from Pioneer since 2010, when she first ran.<br /><br />https://nc.csc.hawaii.gov/cfspublic/Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-65509181193755646982014-01-27T14:50:47.525-10:002014-01-27T14:50:47.525-10:00i wonder how the definition of farming relates to ...i wonder how the definition of farming relates to experimental test crops. when i think farm, i think food. aloha DeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-7620995459124855252014-01-27T14:19:56.042-10:002014-01-27T14:19:56.042-10:00Amends Hawaii's Right to Farm Act to ensure th...Amends Hawaii's Right to Farm Act to ensure that counties cannot enact laws, ordinances, or resolutions to limit the rights of farmers and ranchers to engage in modern farming and ranching practices.<br /><br />Who are these politicians who represent Kauai, really work for?<br />Why would they vote for this bill unless they are being "pimped" by the Big Ag/Chem companies?<br /><br />Dr ShibaiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-50668688620158525682014-01-27T13:06:32.953-10:002014-01-27T13:06:32.953-10:00Souki made Wooley ag chair. If he wants the bill ...Souki made Wooley ag chair. If he wants the bill heard it will beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com