Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 09:32:12 -1000
From: lambda@aloha.net (Martin Rice)
Subject: Re: *M*: Hawai`i Action Alerts, Information & Update #11

Aloha kakahiaka `oe kaikua`ana Robert,

At this juncture, we're still fighting.  Remember that we have lost a major
battle, but when we were six months out and looking ahead, we knew that the
Legislature would be our biggest fight.  We also knew that if the
Conservatives held their position, we would prevail.  We also knew that if
the Conservatives buckled, we would be in jeopardy.  Well, the Conservatives
buckled, and our side in the Legislature had to meet them.  

If you need a graphic example of what we in Hawai`i have been able to
accomplish, get a good mental picture of this:  Jay Sekulow arguing *FOR*
domestic partnerships.

All I can say is that it is too early for any kind of reaction of the
magnitude of which you speak.  But, you might want to start getting a list
of those travel agents ready.

Mahalo for your support,

A hui hou,

Martin

P.S.--love your signature line!!  I'ld like to use it sometime for mine.
Can I quote you.


>
>Just a thought.  As part of the ongoing struggle, how useful would it be
>to recruit as many GLTB/ and friendly in the tourist industry to write
>letters stating that they cannot in good conscience direct clients to
>vacation in a state that descriminates?  If enough tour operators, cruise
>companies, agents, etc let the powers-that-be know how much Hawaii will
>lose where it counts, (tourist $$$), it could make a crucial difference in
>future efforts.
>
>What do people think of such a targeted approach?  
>
>
>Bacsi
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                Fred and Martin
                   24 years,
             yet strangers before
                    the law
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