Some are saying the "condo owners" are responsible for the wall because they built their units right next to the ocean.  This wall is older than all of us: it was built by the monarchy and Hawaiians had their homes there before any of the present buildings. 
 
And who uses the walk way?  Come down any week day, and especially weekends, and you will see gangs of happy kids and local families headed for the water at the "silver stairs".  The ratio is at least 20 to 1, local versus the old folks and residents living in those buildings!  If the state tries to close it off, they will find out who screams the loudest.