1) Do you support campaign finance reform such as publicly funded elections in order to reduce corporate influence on Hawaii politics?
A1. I support government by our Constitutions--State and U.S.--and there is no room for corporate government in either of those. These Constitutions belong to "the People" and NOT to the government or corporations. So, if the People do not understand, protect and defend "their" Constitution, we can certainly expect corporate government...or worse, to prevail. So I support any restrictions on corporate influence over government.
2) Do you support the county rights to home rule in regards to the regulation of pesticides and genetically engineered crops?
A2. Absolutely. Not to toot my horn, but I was one of dozens of people who testified vehemently against outrageous State legislation attempting to strip counties of powers to protect their citizens in 2013-2014 sessions.
3) Do you support policies that protect against invasive species?
A3. I keep in mind that humans are the most invasive species of them all; and generally the cause of the rest. So this is a touchy subject.
4) Do you support mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods at the state level?
A4. Not really. I think, at this point, it is safe to assume that all processed foods contain GM products. I see some food products lately labeled "No GMOs". As far as labeling, this might be a more practical way to go.
5) Do you support lifting the cap on solar energy and mandating that HECO provide storage for renewable energy?
A5. "Yes" on the first part of this question; and "no" on the second part.
6) Do you support legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana?
A6. I support decriminalizing pot. That way, we wouldn't need to legalize it.
7) Do you support marriage equality?
A7. What?
8) Will you oppose the privatization of our prisons in order to avoid a for-profit incarceration industry in Hawaii?
A8. This attempt by lawmakers to establish a prison industry in our Hawaii Pono i, through PPPs, tells me that it is past time for us to be sharpening our ihe. Who do you suppose will be held in those prisons?
9) What types of policies will you support to encourage local, sustainable food systems?
A9. My Ag specialist suggests that people grow their own food, and share with neighbors. I think that would be a pretty good start.
10) How will you balance requests for non-locally owned luxury developments, development on agricultural land and conversion of hotels and private properties into timeshares and vacation rentals, with the needs of locals for affordable land, housing, food and tourism jobs?
A10. This is always a tricky balancing act in Hawaii. I have one thought that is very controversial, even in my own head:
Since we are an isolated archipelago, why not build another island...a floating one? While world population appears to be leveling off, at this time, Hawaii's population can only be expected to increase. People have to go somewhere.
11) How will you address Hawaii's numerous water struggles and ensure small, local farmers and people have access to water?
A11. We should be cognizant that "water is the new oil"--recently listed on stock exchanges as a commodity --and we are sitting on a pile of it. There will be powerful international corporations trying to own our water in the near future...so be vigil.
I have posted some of my thoughts regarding our water resources on my site "MORSE4GOV", under "My Bills". Additionally, I think there may be ways to replenish our aquifers on a regular basis...if we're clever.
12) How will you address homelessness?
A12. With the spirit of Aloha.
13) How do you think issues of political sovereignty and justice for Hawaiians should proceed?
A13. My honest opinion is that we can not go backwards and retrieve the past. There are threats to our keki o ka aina and their future right now that are more pressing; and we should pay attention to those. If we are unsuccessful in resolving these threats in conventional ways, then it may be time to start drawing up a declaration of independence. We are all in this boat together. That's just my opinion.
The fact is: It is really not my place to decide or judge sovereignty issues (or any issues) for Hawaiians or for any other people.
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