That’s what some have been asking ever since boaters and surfers blocked a small cruise ship from docking at Molokai.

The protesters beef: They weren’t invited to give their input on the cruise landing.

Forgotten in this conversation? All of the Molokai small businesses who were adversely affected by the blockade. 

Robert Stephenson, a Molokai resident, small business owner and President of the Molokai Chamber of Commerce writes:

No one has been held to account for actions blocking eco-tourist vessel that complied with laws and regulations.

Read the full op-ed from today’s Community Voices section.