As we have said repeatedly in this blog, we as cultural practitioners are continuing to work toward a positive, cooperative solution with DLNR. However, stories like the following (from last night) make some people seriously wonder whether DLNR is even interested in cooperation...
Last night, on September 5, 2008, B.B. went fishing with his 'ohana and close friends at Ka'ena Point. While fishing, the family was sheltered by a tarp they had erected to protect themselves from the elements. DLNR officers came on ATV's and cited them for having the tarp up. B.B. reports that the officer who cited them, H.H., was very rude to all of them, including the children, who were very upset by the event. They were forced to take down the tarp, as the officer said that he would cite them again if they did not. There was also an implied threat of possible violence in the manner of the officer. They were all "freezing" through the night with no shelter at all, including the children.
"Camping paraphernalia?"
or
Cultural Practice Necessity?
or
Cultural Practice Necessity?
Read B.B.'s full story HERE
B.B. must go to court on October 16th at 9 a.m. for sheltering his family while fishing.
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