Aloha, In re-thinking a previously stated idea, I considered some impact one large casino building could have on Molokai; and I do not like the result. So, maybe we could consider a few small buildings and have a few different gambling businesses spread out in already developed areas so untouched ground would not have to be distrubed. For example, in one building, have all card games, another dice games, another for wheel spinning games, etc. In between the casino's could be shops of all kinds, restaurants, pool hall and video games, a spa, etc. I am convinced that it would be very improtant to keep ALL tourists on protected, heavily guarded paths. We are most certainly interested in keeping Molokai low key,clean, natural, and protected from typical tourist destruction, however, we do not like to see the struggle for money wrecking otherwise happy lives. Again, balance is a key.

Thank You Again,

Larry's comments make good sense to anyone who can reason and who understand basic economics. The people on Molokai with the loudest voices continue to preach sustainability but they fail to realize being dependent on Mayor Tavares, Governor Lingle, Senator Akaka or President Obama or Uncle Sam are all not sustainable practices. It is not realistic to think we can live in a bubble and survive without any barge traffic or air traffic -- but the opposite extreme is also not true. There is a happy medium that exists and is possible if people will put down their swords and pick up their pencils. The special interest groups on Molokai need to change their focus from receiving government grants to being self employed and exporting their product or service to people off-island who need them.

The latest comment about Laau Point was intended as sarcasm but actually makes a valid point. Without growth on Molokai, we are all doomed. We can not survive in isolation and we do not live in a bubble. Stop trying to build a wall and instead build a bridge.

And don't be afraid to speak up. The people with the loudest voices aren't necessarily the people with the strongest will or smartest minds.

Right on Larry!! Let's also allow La'au!!!That should give enough tax base to repair the roads plus put in a fire station..and wind turbines require a 24 hour technician per mill!!!

Aloha,

If our plan is successful, we should be living in Kawela by January 2011. This is our goal.

We thought perhaps a great income and jobs potential idea for Molokai might be a highly specialized casino. We do not gamble and we know there are "undesirable" elements that are attracted to any gambling environment and this is where Molokai could set a new trend, with a higher standard. The casino would have a limit on the number of gamblers allowed at any one time for security reasons and the pay back could be 3 to 5 (or 7) percentage points in the gambler's favor as compared to Las Vegas. Molokai could earn a reputation of having the friendliest casino anywhere, and tourist related income would become more predictable and steady.

The above was just an ecomonic idea for the island. Our interestes are more agricultural and environmental. We most certainly do not want to see Molokai become an industrialized island, or a magnet for people with criminal intent. We believe there is a balance point for everything provided people are willing to do what is required to maintain a balance. Thank you very much for your time.