Letters to the Editor
Presidential legacy for Bush is one of failure
July 25, 2008
President Bush has had eight years to improve conditions in this country, to anticipate and remedy or mitigate foreseeable problems with the economy, pollution, infrastructure, immigration, alternativ » Full Story
Vote for candidates who will work for Maui
July 25, 2008
Congratulations to the publisher of The Maui News. His “Publisher’s Note” (Opinion, July 20) was right on in its support of the fact that the people of Maui deserve better health care and more hospita » Full Story
OHA ‘nation building’ a legal use of trust funds?
July 25, 2008
”OHA spends $7.5 million on ‘nation building’” (The Associated Press, July 17) raises a disturbing question being asked by many in our community: Has OHA spent trust (Hawaiian beneficiary) monies on u » Full Story
Father and child photo illustrates parenting
July 25, 2008
Ahhh, finally a great picture on the front page (The Maui News, July 18) with an awesome quote by daddy Jose Pajar of Kihei, who said he loves spending as much time possible with his daughter and that » Full Story
Job switch the result of health care status quo
July 25, 2008
I would like to respond to John Lundin’s July 9 letter about Jan Shields’ employment at Maui Memorial and Kaiser. I believe Mr. Lundin neglected to say he is from the Hawaii Democratic Party, State Ce » Full Story
Eliminate irrigation with synthetic lawn
July 25, 2008
I would like to add just one small item to the excellent coverage given by The Maui News to the drought conditions being experienced in the County of Maui. The second July 20 editorial stated “The cit » Full Story
Quick search yields the reasons to ban pit bulls
July 25, 2008
”Many types of dogs cause fatalities” (Letters, July 20) trots out the worn-out line that not only pit bulls kill people, as if that somehow makes pit bulls less dangerous. While it’s true the other d » Full Story
Random drug testing an invasion of person
July 25, 2008
I commend the HSTA for resisting Gov. Linda Lingle’s dictatorial insistence that all teachers be subjected to random drug testing. The proposed mandate by Lingle is akin to a police state mentality an » Full Story
Policing of park area oversteps what’s right
July 25, 2008
I’ve been a frequent visitor to the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park for the last 19 years. It is a place to go to for peace and quiet, to enjoy being outdoors. I try to get out there as often » Full Story
Relationship not only reason for gratitude
July 25, 2008
“They never tire of playing” (The Maui News, July 17) has to be one of the sweetest and most touching photos I have ever seen of a father and daughter.
Of course, that she, Makena Grace Pa » Full Story
Of course, that she, Makena Grace Pa » Full Story