If you thought that you already knew what they were doing was wrong at the top of the discussion - probably like most of us - it’s because you read the code: Hawaii law already explicitly permits the proper transport (rigid locked box, etc.) on public transportation - so The Bus was way wrong to post their “no concealed carry stickers” in the first place - but that’s the kind of abuse of power we have to push back against daily.

The code is

[§134-9.1]  Carrying or possessing a firearm in certain locations and premises prohibited; penalty.
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 (b)  This section shall not apply to a person in an exempt category identified in section 134-11(a).  It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under this section that a person is:
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 (b) ~ 8.  Possessing a firearm in an airport or any place, facility, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit; provided that the firearm is unloaded and in a locked hard-sided container for the purpose of transporting the firearm;

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0134/HRS_0134-0009_0001.htm

I wouldn't call it an abuse of power.  More like the usual, someone who doesn't under stand the law.  We see the same with politicians, they don't understand the 2A right. But some are extreme and do understand it, but still ignore it. F-U, sue us.  But I'm gonna lean toward the doesn't know the law for the bus sign.

Get out now. Real estate values are about to be chopped in half across the world, and toxic markets like oahu condos are going to get hit even harder

There are many HOA horror stories.

My friends building in Makiki. They were missing money from their reserves and the manager who was in charge of it disapeared.  His office was also "robbed" of all important documents.  So they had a special assessment to do reapirs that were needed.

My client was paid to be the grounds keeper. The board went with someone who was more expensive cause he's the new presidents firend.  At least my client lived on the property, so she had pride in her work.

My friends condo banned dogs when the new president took over. He's not dog friendly.  Quit shortly after the ban was passed.

Some condo's also don't take in the required reserves because that means they have to raise maintanance fees.  Which everyone will complain about and they won't be re-elected.  The city/state doesn't enforce this either.  Which is why you see many older condos hit with huge maintance fee increases, on top of what's needed for the increased insurance cost.  These older buildings need major updates to the plumbing.

The board is a thankless and unpaid job.  Some join with alterior motives.  Say they want to push no pets allowed or pets allowed, pay their friends, etc...

What's interesting is that AOAO fees for condos in Vegas are much less than Hawaii. Last time I checked some years ago for the condo's in Cosmo, that has included valet parkign for all residence, their maintanance fee was half of what mine is for my condo that's built in 2019.  Then AOAO fees for homes are like $50/mo.  Any that hits $100 or more is overpriced in the residents eyes.

The problem many AOAO's have is that the residents don't bother until it's too late.  Same like gun owners and bills here.  Attending meetings even via zoom takes up time and energy after a long work day.  Many don't vote for their board either.  At least my board is full of younger people who do take their job seriouslly.  They are by the book and very transparent with everything.  Our maint fee went up only 4% this year and we have been collecting the requried reserves since the building was built in 2019.

I think casinos run it. Without them paying for stuff, the policiticans would lose.  Sisoulak their Governor shut down the casinos during covid. He lost his reelection.  I'm guessing the casinos were pissed since they lost billions.

Quote from: Kalihi Uka on May 15, 2026, 04:19:38 PM

“Imagine if every man here stepped up as Alan Beck does.

Why, we’d be living in free country.”

It didn't require an attorney to stop this.  Anyone, including yourself, can make stuff like this happen.  Just requires a call to TheBus management and elevating it up until someone changes it.  If that doesn't work, a call to the Mayors office or 2A friendly city council member should do it.  Attorneys are the last resort.

Thanks for repeating what I said.