My Letter To The Gov Through The Star Bulletin

I saw that the Star Bulletin had an "Ask The Gov". section.

So I sent a sarcastic, negative, false, nasty, capitalist, mean spirited, anti environment, kill the whales, pave paradise, nuke the turtles, type of note. Without any further editorializing I'll paste in below my note and her response that reeks of "Poligotry" (hating someone because of their political affiliation). From my personal email @ yahoo, my question first (evil) her answer next (heavenly). All in italics.

Aloha,

Q:(Toegee) Do you regret destroying Turtle Bay Resort’s business model?

If no, how much money do you think would be fair compensation to Turtle Bay to compensate for decrease in value that the Turtle Bay Purchase / Condemnation law has caused. Be aware that they have an appraisal for $1 billion dollars and a $450 million dollar loan on the property.

A:(Linda) In announcing our plan to acquire the Turtle Bay property and protect its undeveloped lands, the state’s intent continues to include the preservation of the long-term viability of the existing resort.

We understand the importance of the resort to the community and the need to preserve jobs in this area. Also, it should be clarified again that the state is not interested in operating the hotel. Instead, we are working to facilitate the purchase of the property to a buyer that would preserve the rural land surrounding the hotel, mauka of the resort.

The bill passed by the Legislature this session which I signed into law provides the state with additional negotiating tools to use in acquiring and preserving Turtle Bay Property. While the Legislature included language to authorize the use of eminent domain, I believe this is not a preferred option and would only be used as a last resort.

Currently, lenders have recently extended their deadline to find a buyer, based on the situation with the U.S. financial markets and the tightening of the credit market. Please visit www.hawaii.gov/gov/turtlebay for up-to-date information on this issue.

Mahalo,

Office of Governor Linda Lingle

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So, I guess the Gov has no regrets. I guess the Gov. does not think they destroyed Turtle Bay's business model. I guess the Gov. thinks that someone will buy TBR despite the fact that the only thing they will be allowed to do (by law) is grow weeds (just like Pupukea Paumalu).

I just have to say this. The Gov messed up. The House and Senate messed up. They have destroyed any chance for Turtle Bay. The blood is on their hands, just like the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac deal.

They have NO idea how bad they have messed up on this one. Mark my words, the taxpayers of Oahu will pay when the GIGANTIC lawsuit rules in favor of Turtle Bay.

IDIOTS!!!!