Are Public-Private Partnerships Right for Hawaii?

I'm wondering if it is a good time to introduce legislation that would prohibit 'public-private partnerships' (PPPs) in Hawaii all together. (Or at the very least, not without consent of the public; since the public is one of the named partners) These so called "partnerships" are the crux of the problem with the PLDC and like agencies.

I'm sure that legislation of this nature would receive wide-spread public support. Though it would likely meet considerable resistance from some legislators; and from the Administration. But, even if it failed to pass, it would show what needs to be done.

PPPs are misnomered. They imply that the Public has gone into Partnership with some Private entity. Though that is not the case since "the Public" has not consented to the partnership, and has not signed a contract with any private partner. The reality is that the Government has signed on to that partnership. To be accurate and true, PPPs should be called "Corporate-Government Partnerships." But that sounds too much like a new kind of government. Public-Private sounds chummier...but, it's a lie.

"Public-private partnerships" are relatively new to the political landscape in the U.S. They originate from some international philosophy, and not from our constitutions which generally aim to separate public and private sectors...to help assure stable government and economy.

PPPs were initially instituted to help finance impoverished nations develop their infrastructures and economies. The financier, in exchange, gains access to that nations resources. So its a win-win deal...all the way around...in theory. Except, there is always the real possibility that the Public (partner) becomes dependent on the more-powerful Private Partner, as it exploits the nation's natural resources and people.

Hawaii, however, is far from an impoverished nation. One look around will tell you that we are relatively prosperous. So PPPs are not only unnecessary but could be very destructive for Hawaii..

This video--Agenda 21 ALERT--Public-Private Partnerships--is from a woman, Joan Veon, who is familiar with internationalism. She is clearly passionate in opposing these "partnerships". There is very-little else on line expressing her view, so I found this enlightening...if not frightening. I hope you have time to view it...at least the first half of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsLD7W-l_FM

Or, maybe this women is just crazy. Your call.
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