Protest for Makua 11/17


Rec'd via email...

From: keboi @ aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:06:50 EST
Subject: Protest for Makua!

Aloha Kakou

Makua valley, a sacred place to Kanaka Maoli, has been occupied and bombed by the U.S. military for more than 60 years. 

The Army recently found a 250 pound bomb and other unexploded munitions in Makua valley. Citing "safety" concerns, the Army suspended cultural access to Makua, including access for annual Makahiki ceremonies scheduled to take place November 16 - 17. 

According to the Army, the hazard zone extends 1700 meters from the bomb, the precise location of which has not been disclosed despite repeated requests for information. Given this exclusion zone, the hazard arc possibly extends across Farrington Hwy into the beach area. Why has the Army not moved for a speedy disposal of the bomb if it posed such a threat to public health and safety? Or is the Army's cancellation of access simply an excuse to disrupt the restoration of cultural practices in Makua?

Makua groups are holding a demonstration at the gate of Makua military reservation Saturday, November 17, 2007 to protest the Army's failure to remove the bomb and the unilateral cancellation of cultural access.

Meet at Makua by 9 am. There will be a press conference at 10 am. The demonstration will go until 2 pm.

Bring your own signs and ti leaf. 

Free Makua! 
No more Bombs!
Clean up and return the 'aina! 


Posted: Wed - November 14, 2007 at 06:15 PM    
   
 
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