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PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN <br />PROPOSED AMENDMENTS <br />PROLOGUE <br />OLELO HOAKAKA <br />What we have in common is far greater than what separates us. <br />We need to become teachers of generosity through our compassionate deeds, actions, and <br />example. <br />We need to address globalization, environmental changes, widespread poverty, and rapid <br />human population growth. <br />Existingpolitical and economic models need to be re -conceptualized, transformed, and <br />balanced. <br />A cosmic sense of purpose and belief, coupled with critical and creative thinking will help us <br />see the possibilities of the future. <br />It's a kakou thing - we are all connected. <br />Hawaiians have been here for [centuries]. <br />The Po `e Kahiko, the People of Old, mastered environmentalism and sustainability. <br />In these times, if we look back to the wisdom and ways of our ancestors, we could better move <br />forward. <br />`E kuleana kakou! <br />It's everyone's responsibility! <br />Luana Jones, Puna resident <br />