In article >,
dsi1 > wrote:

> The Hawaiians view the volcano as a living being which demands respect from
> the natives. You're not going to get much complaining if Pele blows her top
> and sends people fleeing from their houses. There are numerous stories of
> Pele taking human form and interacting with humans. These tales are pretty
> creepy but I suppose that's the way it is with all people that are in close
> contact with nature are at the mercy of their environment.

Apparently your governor is a haole. He's asking for federal taxpayer
assistance and seems irreverent to the traditional Hawaiian viewpoint.
<https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...cano-eruption-
latest-news-kilauea-leilani-estates-federal-help>
This posting is tongue in cheek.

leo