The biochemical water truck disinfects the area
fronting the Kapaa neighborhood center
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James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer
and amongst other things
lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.
Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i
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This blog also appeared as an op-ed guest column
in the 03-12-20 edition of the Garden Island news!
Covid-19 not the only serious health issue in our community
Blog #2052~Kimo's world #299
The world, the state, and our island are worried about the possible spread of Covid-19,
commonly known as the coronavirus. The media has many in a frenzy over what I believe will soon pass. Our elected officials on Kauai have other health concerns that need as much attention as the coronavirus and can be just as dangerous to the general public.
Last Wednesday-03-04-20. The scene at the Kapaa neighborhood center after the Lady in Purple was once again taken away in an ambulance. Photo courtesy, Jojo Bear Breck |
Human excreta and the lack of adequate personal and domestic hygiene have been
implicated in the transmission of many infectious diseases including cholera, typhoid, hepatitis, polio, cryptosporidiosis, ascariasis, and schistosomiasis and yet 'the Angel at the bus stop,' or as
some refer to her, 'the lady in purple,' has been living fronting the Kapa'a neighborhood center the last 3-plus years. She cannot walk. Therefore she relieves
herself of bodily fluids and wastes within 5 ft. of the bus stop. How she gets rid of her urine and fecal waste is the problem. It accumulates and begins to reek. Levi, a cashier at Lihue Costco dons a protective mask against the possibility of catching the coronavirus. Photo courtesy. James "Kimo" Rosen |
The Kapaa neighborhood center bus stop was taped off for over 6 hours after being disinfected from human feces and urine. |
Eventually, the county will get the biochemical water truck down there to disinfect every time she is taking away in an ambulance or arrested. She was again taken away by paramedics again last week.
She is always released from the mental wards and jails and returns to the same spot, like her
own personal 'Groundhog day'.
Why are these shrinks releasing her? How is someone who defecates, urinates and showers in front of the public and oncoming traffic sane? How is
someone who lives at bus top 24-7 sane when she's been offered free housing by many in the community--- including a pastor I personally know.
All these medical professionals who say she is fine, need to get their heads examined and should have their medical licenses revoked.
El Aina in 2017, when she was in much better shape... Photo courtesy; James "Kimo" Rosen |
El Aina Danine, the lady in purple is a health threat to the community, along with myself, 2 terms of mayors and county council have driven by her the last 3 years on a daily basis
El Aina in 2018 sat very close to traffic Photo courtesy; James "Kimo" Rosen |
Folks, not only is this a health crisis, however, what happens should she die on county or state property?
Her family could easily sue
for wrongful death. All they would need to do is find a good defense attorney like Micheal Green, the best defense attorney in the state and presto, easy payday.
I have had this discussion with many of our elected officials. I tell them, we live in a sue-happy society and that Kauai county always rolls over and plays dead when they are sued and settles for an easy 6 figure payout.
The coronavirus is not the only serious health issue facing our community. There is truly a health
Bus stop being disinfected before being taped off to the public |
El Aina cannot continue to sit out there day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year smothered in sh-t.
What if this was your friend, relative, wife, aunty, or sister? We as a community must do better, not only for her health and our health but for humanity's sake.
Elections are in November.
This blog also appeared as an op-ed guest column
in the 03-12-20 edition of the Garden Island news!
P.S.
BREAKING NEWS ... John Travolta was hospitalized for suspected COVID-19, but doctors now confirm that it was only Saturday Night Fever, and they assure everyone that he is Staying Alive. |