Submitted on October 16th, 2007 by InterestedReader
The latest possible action to denial of underwater permits for the Cape Wind project seems more of a harrassment than a hurdle. It is a political problem because it was formerly approved two years ago.
The situation is similar to the Super Ferry in Hawaii which would take passengers with their cars between the islands by boat. The state of Hawaii passed a waiver for the Environmental Impact Statement with a 120 day period open for any objection several years ago. There was none. Then when the Super Ferry attempted to travel between islands September 2007, surfers on surf boards attempted to block the boat in the Kauai harbor and some objectors even let the air out of the tires of cars that were brought over. Over 26,000 had signed up to use the system but a Judge (Cardoza) on Maui ruled against it saying that it was illegal to run during the time of the once again required Environmental Impact Study. Now the state of Hawaii stands to lose tens of millions and the Super Ferry company has laid off 300 workers and may be forced to close down completely.
If Hawaii loses this transport system, residents and tourists remain at the mercy of the airlines. It would seem logical to have a boat system between islands (my dad worked on an inter-island freighter back in the 1930's) but for the actions of a few dozen protesters and a judge, we may have nothing in the future. Governor Lingle is attempting at this time to convene an extra session of the state legislature to pass a law that would over-rule Judge Cardoza. What a mess!
The situation with the attempted rejection of the underwater cable seems also to be of this nature. By pushing this issue, opponents of Cape Off Shore Wind Farm seem to be saying that they want their own way, no matter the consequences. This is an attitude just as selfish as those who want to prevent interisland transportation by boat for the Hawaiian Islands.
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Cape Wind Hurdle more of a Harrassment
Submitted on October 16th, 2007 by InterestedReaderThe latest possible action to denial of underwater permits for the Cape Wind project seems more of a harrassment than a hurdle. It is a political problem because it was formerly approved two years ago.
The situation is similar to the Super Ferry in Hawaii which would take passengers with their cars between the islands by boat. The state of Hawaii passed a waiver for the Environmental Impact Statement with a 120 day period open for any objection several years ago. There was none. Then when the Super Ferry attempted to travel between islands September 2007, surfers on surf boards attempted to block the boat in the Kauai harbor and some objectors even let the air out of the tires of cars that were brought over. Over 26,000 had signed up to use the system but a Judge (Cardoza) on Maui ruled against it saying that it was illegal to run during the time of the once again required Environmental Impact Study. Now the state of Hawaii stands to lose tens of millions and the Super Ferry company has laid off 300 workers and may be forced to close down completely.
If Hawaii loses this transport system, residents and tourists remain at the mercy of the airlines. It would seem logical to have a boat system between islands (my dad worked on an inter-island freighter back in the 1930's) but for the actions of a few dozen protesters and a judge, we may have nothing in the future. Governor Lingle is attempting at this time to convene an extra session of the state legislature to pass a law that would over-rule Judge Cardoza. What a mess!
The situation with the attempted rejection of the underwater cable seems also to be of this nature. By pushing this issue, opponents of Cape Off Shore Wind Farm seem to be saying that they want their own way, no matter the consequences. This is an attitude just as selfish as those who want to prevent interisland transportation by boat for the Hawaiian Islands.
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