The
winds of change are upon us. The face of the island
is being forever altered by over-development, and
our infrastructure and resources are stretched to
their limits. The best qualities of Maui - from
the natural beauty to the unique culture - are being
slowly pushed out and destroyed, and I am tired
of it.
I
am tired of seeing development after development
(full of homes that most of us can never afford)
cover the mountainsides. I am tired of seeing mom
and pop stores dissapear only to be replaced by
big-box superstores. I am tired of seeing big businesses
and developers treat Maui with complete disregard,
and I am tired of our elected officials letting
them do it. I am tired of the traffic and the pollution.
I am tired of watching the best qualities of our
island slowly disappear.
The
time for action is NOW. The time to stand up and
fight for Maui is NOW. The future of the island
rests in our hands, and if we don't do something
Maui will continue being sold off to the highest
bidder.
There
are a large number of organizations already taking
a stand, including groups like Maui Tomorrow and
the Save Honolua Coalition. I ask you to join with
them. Educate yourself on the controversial issues
of today, find the ones that matter most to you,
and make your voice heard. Only together, when we
speak with one voice as the people of Maui, can
we reclaim control over the future of this island.
Keanae
Penninsula, Still Pristine - Image Courtesy of Hawaii-Nation.org
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