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Liberals prefer censorship over open discussion
May 12, 2013 It’s troubling to see the purported liberal members of our community who are trying to get The Maui News and others to censor or quash any and all opinions that are opposed to their beliefs (Letters... more »»
Viewpoint: Let the Hawaiian language live
May 11, 2013 Recently, on a damp and blessed morning in front of Paia School, I stood amongst fellow supporters of the Hawaiian language immersion program. Many of those present have lives that overlap. more »»
Mayor should admit to being part of the problem
May 11, 2013 You gotta love Mayor Alan Arakawa. The May 4 article about his budget is a gem. more »»
Science should determine endangered status
May 11, 2013 Five men calling themselves the Hawaii Fishermen’s Alliance for Conservation and Tradition have filed a petition with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration asking that North Pacific... more »»
Union is a roadblock to better health care on Maui
May 11, 2013 We cannot have complete health care on Maui. Make no mistake, this is completely about Oahu keeping Maui medical money. Banner Health would allow us to have complete health care on Mau. more »»
Two proper responses by different police forces
May 10, 2013 Two shooting stories in the news recently were shocking. In Boston, police who were trying to take the alleged bomber alive poured about a hundred bullets into the boat the bomber was hiding in. more »»
Water source is essential when designing dog park
May 10, 2013 I sent information years ago to the county when the idea of a dog park was first started. My dog has since die. more »»
Increasing taxes is not the answer to everything
May 10, 2013 I had to laugh when I read that two council people thought fellow Council Member Mike White was being “Draconian” in questioning the increase in property taxes (The Maui News, May 1). more »»
Maui Electric Co. is no friend to local residents
May 10, 2013 Folks, I don’t know about you but I’ve about had it with the charges Maui Electric Co. rips us off with. more »»
Process, rules keeping dogs from being rescued
May 10, 2013 After my April 28 letter appeared, I received some distressing information concerning two animal welfare organizations and their programs to fly dogs from Maui to other locations to extend their... more »»
Right-wingers are blinded by log in their eyes
May 10, 2013 A May 5 letter writer had it right when he called out The Maui News for printing right-wing, illogical fearmongering letters and columns. more »»
At least there’s a warning that harm is on the way
May 10, 2013 I’d like to personally thank Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. for posting the dates, times and locations of the cane fields that are scheduled to be burned. more »»
Liberals want freedoms only that suit their cause
May 10, 2013 A May 5 letter writer obviously takes offense to an opinion of Jonah Goldberg (Opinion, April 28). more »»
People support cutting programs, except for theirs
May 9, 2013 Reaction to the Maui County Council’s proposed 2014 budget cutting $24 million from the mayor’s proposed budget reminds me of the same problems facing term limits on elected officials, help for the... more »»
Investing in its youth yields gains for community
May 9, 2013 Thank you to Gladys Baisa for recommending an increase in funding for Maui youth centers and recognizing that the youth centers on Maui “provide vital services, contributing to a high quality of lif... more »»
Don’t allow the possession of knives on airplanes
May 9, 2013 In March, the Transportation Security Administration released that it would be allowing small pocket knives on to aircraft starting on April 25. more »»
Stop the free ride for owners of electric cars
May 9, 2013 As the owner of a gasoline-powered car, I totally agree with a May 1 letter writer’s criticism of the free ride that the electric car owners are getting, to wit: Why should we have to pay for their... more »»
Jessica’s Law is needed to protect Hawaii’s keiki
May 8, 2013 Jessica’s Law refers to the Jessica Lunsford Act from Florida, which mandates a minimum of 25 years to life for child sex offenders. Hawaii is one of the seven states in the U.. more »»
Parents cautioned about behavior at soccer matches
May 8, 2013 As a lifelong soccer player, I have noticed many things about the sport, the players and the referees, but mostly I’ve noticed many things about the crowds. more »»
Hike in vehicle registration fees extortion
May 8, 2013 Until vehicle registration fees are back to a reasonable level there should no new spending or hiring, only cuts and layoffs. more »» |
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