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The bottom line is that Pele calls all the shots - scientists can only listen, learn, and speculate. The best guide to Her future behavior is to learn about Her past, and the fact that She covered all of Leilani in 1790 shows that She has the potential to do it again - one of these centuries....

It's my notion that listening to Jack Lockwood is the best possible advice, especially with Bob Decker gone. I wish more of us had done a better so in the past.

and Mr. Lockwood's comments are correct. In 1790, nobody was in the area to make it difficult for Pele to be Pele. Whoever was there literally got out of her way. Now in 2008, Pele is being called a threat because the people living in the area have no connection to their environment and instead want to control her and prevent Pele from being Pele. The problem is not Pele, the problem are the people.

Here's a link to a pretty good article in today's Advertiser about lava, insurance, and subdivisions in Puna and Kau:

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080113/NEWS01/801130366/1001/NEWS01

Nothing that most of didn't already know, but a lot of angles covered in one article.

Following your illogic, Keliipio, the native Hawaiians living in Kalapana when Pele took their fishing village merrily packed their bags and didn't find the situation at all difficult. Or maybe they weren't touch with their environment either.

I just read another article, from today's WASHINGTON POST, reporting the rapid melting of glaciers in western Antartica. There is new concern among scientists that sea levels will rise much higher by the end of this century then already predicted--perhaps by several meters. Hmm... those Hilo residents clearly are not in touch with their environment, or they would be evacuating right now!

I love the land on which I live in Leilani. I touch it daily, and I will love it until the very last moment that I possibly can, whether we part at my death, or when Pele returns.

Considering this slow motion natural disaster is a major crisis I am puzzled by the nonchalant attitude of the authorities and media.



Lava and its toxic gas are the most destructive forces of nature. It is inevitable.
A fact.
A certain occurrence that will displace, destroy and damage.

In the meantime droves of sightseers and scientists drive recreational and research industries worth millions in tax revenue.

An event so magnanimous an industry based on just pointing to it employs thousands.

Hundreds of dollars every second making its way to Hawaii.
A big business.

The notion that this phenomena has a gender and personification as Madame Pele makes the promotional material more unique ,the encounter a value added- “culturally significant”. Educational.

"Visit the remote Islands of Hawaii and feel the heat of the Goddess Pele." Even erotic.

The drive, fly and cruise visitor dollar is the sweetest
tax bite in the world.
Madame Nature shows up every morning and does her show.

A powerful economic engine churning out millions of dollars in free media and of course bureaucratic paychecks.

I think it is all very exciting.

I am however not at all pleased with the apparent disregard for the present and future needs of the folks on the ground


Is the “nonchalant attitude of the authorities” acceptable to the lava merchants? Sure. It's good for business.

Is there a county policy on issuing building permits for building sites in the direct path and soon to be under hot lava ethical? Sure. It's good for business.

Will the Insurance companies actually pay on policies?
Sure. It's good for business.

Will the diversions walls and bomb sealing of 1984 be utilized again? Sure. It's good for business.



I would hope we see lawmakers representing Puna get Involved and participate in preparing for this issue.
Put Hawaii year 2050 SUSTAINABILITY Planning on the side this session. Look out the window.

Put Hawaii year 2008 Community RELOCATION Planning on this election year calendar.

Mahalo

When Pele came to South Kona in the 50s at night, the Medeiros family was ready for her and quickly moved out of her way. When Pele came to Kapoho in the 60s, people moved out. Likewise in the 80s in Kalapana, they moved out. Same when she almost flowed to Hilo in the 80s, people in Country Club area packed up. Of course it was difficult. No one ever said it was a "merry" event. But people accepted their fate and let Pele be Pele. The connection is understanding that Pele is in control.

KELIPIO wrote:
"... let Pele be Pele. ... Pele is in control."

This attitude represents a good percent of Americans today.

If it is an issue that is not something that will effect them personally then c'est la vie.

Elected officials love folks who scratch issues and sit back comfortable with their knowledge.

I know some legends and history of several cultures. I understand that most of the Hawaiian culture is stored in the basement of Bishop Museum.

Safe from Pele.

I am glad that at least Jack Lockwood understands that Pele calls the shots.Perhaps Trash Talk and others could learn a thing or two from him since our Hawaiian culture is so illogical and doesn't jive with a culture so used to controlling every darn thing. Or better yet, maybe its time for Pele to teach us a lesson or 2?