Sunday, October 07, 2007

SUPERFERRY SUPER FAILURE ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

Mahalo to so many who responded with aloha this week for our Superferry coverage on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.


It’s obvious Linda Lingle and her administration is going all out to make sure the Superferry operates regardless of the will of the people and consequences to Hawai`i’s fragile environment.

From threatening parents with loss of their children should they block the ship again to the phony new poll just released claiming overwhelming support, the occupiers are determined to have their way no matter what.

But residents of Maui and Kaua`i have other ideas.

Super(Military)Ferry shows concerned residents on all islands are getting involved.

Featuring Jeff Satcher in Kawaihae on Hawai`i Island, his message is simple, “no Super (Military) Ferry in Kawaihae.”

Jeff’s volunteering his time, resources and high-tech skills in creating inter-island collaboration between the rapidly expanding groups of activists determined to stop the ship once and for all.

All this week both Super(Military)Ferry and Radio Free Kaua`i are airing repeatedly as specials as well as at regular scheduled times. Check your local listings.

If you live off island, we’re putting both shows up on VoicesOfTruthTV.com so you may see them regardless of where on earth you live.

And remember to check out our new Superferry commentaries each Wednesday on FreeHawaiiTV.

People Power is alive and well - see for yourself all this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.

MONDAY, October 8th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, October 12th At 5:30 PM Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, October 11th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, October 12th At 8:30 AM Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Radio Free Kaua`i – A Visit With Ka`iulani Edens-Huff”

Ka`iulani Edens-Huff, Kanaka Maoli national and local talk-radio hostess is known for more than just talk. She also walks her talk.

With many years of active community involvement on Kaua`i, an issue came along recently that galvanized her even more – the Superferry.

Suddenly the microphone at KKCR radio was used to call the entire island to rise up in active opposition to the Superferry.

It worked – over one thousand residents answered Ka`iulani’s call and turned out at Nawiliwili harbor to stop the Superferry on its maiden trip.

A devoted wife and mother, yet never one to shy from controversy, Ka`iulani’s radio show, Songs of Sovereignty contains not only Hawaiian music, but information about current struggles on Kaua`i and throughout the Hawaiian Nation.

How can one wahine be so brave?

You’ll want to see this one, as we catch Ka`iu outside the radio, down at Nawiliwili Harbor, and inside the Superferry “security zone”. Be prepared for threats of bodily harm, pepper-spray and wall slamming. Join Ka`iulani in action, but you’d better be ready to rumble.

TUESDAY, October 9th At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, October 10th At 6:30 AM Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“From The Atlantic To The Pacific – A Visit With Maurice Major”

Maurice “Mo” Major was born and raised very far from Hawai`i - on the Atlantic side of the North American continent in Virginia.

After graduating with a degree in anthropology, Mo and his college sweetheart began their married life in Hawai`i, the most remote location they could travel to without a passport, way out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Holding an archaeology permit from the State Historic Preservation Division, Mo specializes in research, stabilization and preservation of ancient Hawaiian sites.

His passion is the stunning beauty of remote and historically significant Nu`alolo Kai valley on the Na Pali coast of Kaua`i and his real gift is making the ancient past of Nu`alolo Kai come alive right before your eyes.

Mo’s been involved with Nu`alolo Kai archaeological work and Na Pali Coast `Ohana since 1996, and is primary author of both the archaeological inventory report and preservation plan for this amazing site.

Even when family obligations required Mo’s return to the family homestead in Virginia, he continued volunteering with Na Pali Coast `Ohana - collaborating by internet on short and long-term strategies, plans and reports.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time to the days of ancient Hawai`i, don’t miss our incredible visit with Mo as we travel with him into Na Pali Coast Park, a breathtaking wilderness area on the north shore of the island of Kaua`i, along 12 miles of undeveloped shoreline. It’s a trip you’ll never forget.

SATURDAY, October 13th At 8:00 PM O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
“Super(Military)Ferry – A Visit With Jeff Satcher”

“No Super (Military) Ferry in Kawaihae.” That’s what Jeff Satcher says.

Jeff knows one of the main reasons they’re pushing the Superferry so hard in Hawai`i – transport of US military vehicles.

Living in Hawai`i for only a few years, he’s already been accepted with aloha by the broad Kawaihae community opposing the Superferry.

Volunteering his time, energy, resources and high-tech skills, Jeff’s practically a one-man communication center for inter-island collaboration between the quickly expanding groups of activists outraged by the state and federal governments’ arrogant disregard for the law and will of the people.

Jeff reminds us “the port facilities at Kawaihae can’t handle the military vehicles, materiel and personnel that will be the Superferrys’ bread and butter cargo. Our roads can't even handle the existing traffic.”

Don’t miss one of our most fascinating interviews yet as Jeff reveals one of the main people who are behind the Superferry – a former US Secretary of the Navy. You’ll see why the US wants to be able to transport military vehicles and equipment to the neighbor islands on a daily basis - but not if Jeff Satcher and his allies can help stop it.

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants in the hopes of inspiring viewers to do the same.

If you missed a show, want you see your favorites again or you don’t live in Hawai`i, here’s how to view our shows anytime – visit VoicesOfTruthTV.com and simply click on the episodes you wish to view.