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I am neither indigenous nor Hawaiian; I am a white student who is fed up with how other <br /> transplants to the islands treat this land. I stand here with the responsibility to protect and respect <br /> a land that I love and care for. Like so many places around the world, this area should not <br /> become another victim of careless development. <br /> At the core, we are talking about homes, about heritage, and about the sanctity of natural and <br /> cultural resources that are irreplaceable. I urge the County of Hawai'i to reconsider their plans for <br /> uncontrolled development along Punalu'u and the coastline of Ka`u. The perceived benefits of <br /> commercial expansion pale in comparison to the cultural, social, and environmental dividends of <br /> preservation. We owe it to the residents of Ka`uand future generations to safeguard their <br /> birthright. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Alex Williamson and Jesse Dobbs, Residents of Ka`u <br />