ABUSE OF POWERx
Abuse of Power
DLNR discrimination, bigotry, vindictiveness and abuse of power is directed at the Little Beach community.
Little Beach is a harmonious community within which are several overlapping groups. These are the Naturists, LGBTQ, Surfers, Retirees, and Spiritual groups who regard this beach as their church. There is also the Drum Circle Fans who for approximately 48 years have been present for 3 hours on Sunday evenings. All these communities are bonded by their common love and reverence for Little Beach. This is a family environment, suitable for children of all ages, and no “adult” behavior is tolerated.
The aloha and good nature of the Little Beach community has been echoed around the world resulting in it becoming a national and internationally acclaimed Top-10 naturist destination. Little Beach brings many visitors to Hawaii who otherwise would not come. It is a significant contributor to Maui’s economy and the US trade balance.
A National Poll shows 74% of the population believe areas should be set aside for clothing-optional recreation on public land (Q2). 45% would consider going nude at a clothing-optional beach if it was safe and legal (Q6) and 40% already have (Q4). To put this in context: nude beach recreation is 3/4 as popular as watching the super-bowl (60% watched).
For 33 years under DLNR management, no nudity citations were issued at Little Beach because no harm was done by nudity. Enforcement of the State Park’s No-Nudity rule at this very secluded beach made no sense and the Hawaii State Parks website (associated with the DLNR) and 100s of others advertised that Little Beach is one of the few Hawaiian beaches where local police tolerate nude sunbathing - which was true.
Suddenly, on the whim of a bigot with no sound rationale, the DLNR has vowed to enforce its archaic No Nudity rule, posted offensive No Nudity signs around the beach, and sent armed police to raid the beach and issue “nudity” citations. Simultaneously, the DLNR has imposed access restrictions on all, and specifically the Drum Circle Fans.
DLNR Management have been drunk on power since the Covid emergency powers, riding roughshod over the public's rights, with no regard for the Constitution, State law or Administrative rules. Their crimes and misdemeanors include:
We are here to end discrimination, bigotry, vindictiveness and abuse of power directed at the Little Beach community.
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HOW YOU CAN HELPx
HOW YOU CAN HELP
FRIENDS: When you become a “Friend” of Little Beach, you make us stronger. You are part of our rapid response force. If the DLNR steps up its harassment or does a 3rd illegal closure, we will ask our “Friends” to fill their inboxes from the Governor down. It is vital that both visitors and locals join us. PETITION: When you sign our Petition for Official Clothing-Optional Status with return to pre-Covid hours, you are part of the long-term solution. If they ignore us at 5,000 signatures, they will get it again with 10,000 signatures, and again with 15,000, 20,000 etc - whatever it takes! DONORS: Our organizers work for free and rely on your spontaneous giving. Donations will be used to cover our operating expenses, legal consultations, and build a war chest for future litigation. For all of the above, go HERE. |