I would like for a reasonable discussion to be had regarding this.
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darryl herzon
11 years ago
While I understand the feelings of Native Hawaiians and their feelings about Madam Pele, we live in the 21st century. If on action is taken, perhaps thousands of people, not of Hawaiian ancestory, but those who choose to live Aloha, could possibly loose everything. For myself, I could never, because of my age and cancer, re build. To divert the lava around Malama shoping center, to spare jobs, seems to be a viable solution. If the lava does take out home because of this, I would think the Federal Government could easily pay those who do loose homes, fair market value so they too can rebuilt. Now remember how much money we've spent on WARs over many many years.
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Tanya Lee
11 years ago
Call in military and civt defense and HVO volcanologists and County officials and Puna Geothermal
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Alexander Hward
11 years ago
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Not diverting the lava on account of some people's superstition is like the government not stpping wildfires in California if the Native Americans consider forest fires to be sacred.
I agree with some of the comments already listed here. While I am ALL FOR respecting Hawaiian culture and ALL religions, doing nothing goes way beyond respect. When someone's religious beliefs begin affecting others that don't share those beliefs, it IS time for government to step in and take action.
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Gerald Wright
11 years ago
It has been my contention from the beginning that "diverting the course at the source" by blowing out the cone on the south flank is the best way to deal with this small flow.
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Ray Carlson
11 years ago
Blow out the old hole @ lower point than where it is flowing out to Pahoa and let the lava flow out the closest point to the ocean where nobody gets hurt by it and do it fast like now
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Jan Kunat
11 years ago
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Its a shame on behalf Hawaii government to do nothing. This flow is very very weak, compering to other flows from puuoo and easie could be divertet( low volume lava per minute) in fact it is 3 times less than flow that destroyed Kalapana. County Government has different agenda here
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Jan Taylor
11 years ago
Hundreds of homes are going to be destroyed and thousands of lives disrupted (not to mention the impact on the economy and air quality - and not just for Puna) if no action is taken. Choosing to not divert it to unoccupied land is absurd.
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Darryl Goodreau
11 years ago
Save Puna
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Kris Burmeister
11 years ago
humans have proved that it can be done. atleast try! we have better technology than in the past efforts. separation between church and state applies here.
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Robert Erickson
11 years ago
redirect flow back to the southeast to save property and the hopelessness and despair. make no little plans as they have not the merit to stir men's souls!
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Charles L. Bracewell
11 years ago
Time if of the essence! Real Estate values are going down by the day because of this! HELP!
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Pete Wilson
11 years ago
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It is amazing to me that no study seems to have been made on the feasibility of diversion. The actions of Mr. Lee worked for his house. Where is the political will to make an effort to study this issue.
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Richard Cannon
11 years ago
at least try .
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eliz cannon
11 years ago
Whether it's the military or some other experts who can help, it seems like something should be done. At least take a realistic look at the option.
The pen, may be mightier than the sword.
All options should be considered.
I would like for a reasonable discussion to be had regarding this.
While I understand the feelings of Native Hawaiians and their feelings about Madam Pele, we live in the 21st century. If on action is taken, perhaps thousands of people, not of Hawaiian ancestory, but those who choose to live Aloha, could possibly loose everything. For myself, I could never, because of my age and cancer, re build. To divert the lava around Malama shoping center, to spare jobs, seems to be a viable solution. If the lava does take out home because of this, I would think the Federal Government could easily pay those who do loose homes, fair market value so they too can rebuilt. Now remember how much money we've spent on WARs over many many years.
Call in military and civt defense and HVO volcanologists and County officials and Puna Geothermal
Not diverting the lava on account of some people's superstition is like the government not stpping wildfires in California if the Native Americans consider forest fires to be sacred.
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Do what needs to be done to save the town
I agree with some of the comments already listed here. While I am ALL FOR respecting Hawaiian culture and ALL religions, doing nothing goes way beyond respect. When someone's religious beliefs begin affecting others that don't share those beliefs, it IS time for government to step in and take action.
It has been my contention from the beginning that "diverting the course at the source" by blowing out the cone on the south flank is the best way to deal with this small flow.
Blow out the old hole @ lower point than where it is flowing out to Pahoa and let the lava flow out the closest point to the ocean where nobody gets hurt by it and do it fast like now
Its a shame on behalf Hawaii government to do nothing. This flow is very very weak, compering to other flows from puuoo and easie could be divertet( low volume lava per minute) in fact it is 3 times less than flow that destroyed Kalapana. County Government has different agenda here
Hundreds of homes are going to be destroyed and thousands of lives disrupted (not to mention the impact on the economy and air quality - and not just for Puna) if no action is taken. Choosing to not divert it to unoccupied land is absurd.
Save Puna
humans have proved that it can be done. atleast try! we have better technology than in the past efforts. separation between church and state applies here.
redirect flow back to the southeast to save property and the hopelessness and despair. make no little plans as they have not the merit to stir men's souls!
Time if of the essence! Real Estate values are going down by the day because of this! HELP!
It is amazing to me that no study seems to have been made on the feasibility of diversion. The actions of Mr. Lee worked for his house. Where is the political will to make an effort to study this issue.
at least try .
Whether it's the military or some other experts who can help, it seems like something should be done. At least take a realistic look at the option.