Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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For Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Obamacare victim of misinformation • Kailua stakeholders need to collaborate • Shellfish are loaded with cholesterol • Brooks overlooked corporate greed • Executive pay at UH smacks of elitism • Shapiro unfair to Legislature
For Monday, May 21, 2012
Park archery range can be made safe • Same-sex marriage issue a distraction • Landscapers back development office • Democratic Party in Hawaii loses its way • Please, motorists, start seeing bikers • Plastic bags useful to high-rise dwellers • Modern rail systems not noisy like before
For Sunday, May 20, 2012
East-West Center still about multiculturalism • Sewage tunnel design carefully thought out • Not just principals should be rewarded • Math doesn't pan out for food landscaping • Isle beef plan not really that sensible • Top 3 dos and don'ts to help scooter riders
For Saturday, May 19, 2012
Relocate Marines to California • PTS is an injury, not a disorder • Bikers have a lot to worry about • Inouye should visit McDonald's • Find alternative to DOE bonuses
For Friday, May 18, 2012
Bonus for doing your job unfair • Teachers should get more pay • Separate state and marriage • Kayak vendors hurt themselves • Pitts out of step about marriage • Justice system wasting money • Rail is draining funds from bus
For Thursday, May 17, 2012
East-West Center can update mission •
Center offers vital international forum •
No more beachside businesses in Kailua; and more
For Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Improve service for bus riders • Cayetano just being who he is • Demonizing not socially helpful • Logic lacking in recent events • Biodegradable bags just as good • Fish farming needs regulation and more
For Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Bill 11 recognizes Kailua's zoning • Aikahi sewage plant beyond its capacity • PUC also to blame for electricity rates • Executive salaries at UH are a racket • Bonus proposal works only 1 way • Voters at fault if rail allowed to fail again
For Monday, May 14, 2012
Without incentives, EV cars will stall •
Cayetano has right to speak freely •
Rail transit can help in emergencies; and more
For Sunday, May 13, 2012
After-school tutoring gives students a boost •
Seniors have many uses for plastic bags •
HSTA election shows dysfunctional union; and more
For Saturday, May 12, 2012
Draw the line against variances •
‘Old boys' don't want Cayetano •
Rail foes peddle misinformation •
Writer wrong on Arizona law
For Friday, May 11, 2012
Other beaches need sand, too • Who is really out of touch? • It's Obamacare or single-payer • Fix, don't dump, NFL Pro Bowl • Meals service saves kupuna
For Thursday, May 10, 2012
1 person can hijack Democratic process •
Rail could siphon bus, property fees •
Kailua turned into resort hub long ago; and more
For Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Stick to rules for Kakaako revamp • U.S. Jones Act limits isles' future • Do more to stop freeway speeders • Hit-run drivers growing menace • Is political don seizing process? • Inouye deserves respect, not hits • It’s a shameful distraction for all
For Tuesday, May 8, 2012
We all need money but we don't all steal • City pulling fast one for precast facility • Freeway blockages prove need for rail • President Obama sadly militaristic • Cellphone ticket tied to old habit and more
For Monday, May 7, 2012
Obamacare benefits being oversold? •
Punishment needed for stream dumping •
Jones Act is not main barrier to LNG; and more
For Sunday, May 6, 2012
Views of teachers were refreshing •
Teacher evaluations should be expected •
Teachers want more specifics in contract; and more
For Saturday, May 5, 2012
E bus serves important need • Haleiwa market is in best location • Bill needed for animal protection • HB 108 proposed unrealistic rules
For Friday, May 4, 2012
Let all areas have a landfill • Constitution protects protest • Library issue handled well • City office helps isle farmers, too • TheBoat didn't float financially
For Thursday, May 3, 2012
Kudos for helping seniors, disabled •
City office protects economic progress •
Agency needed to support growth; and more
For Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Keep bus routes that serve riders • Akaka required pono to bless • Don't let insurers have board vote • Hirono right to limit debates • Avoiding debate is self-serving • Haleiwa market helps economy and more
For Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Jones Act harms Hawaii economy •
Excuses are not the way to justice •
Obamacare about burden sharing; and more
For Monday, April 30, 2012
Democrats should adhere to platform •
Oahu should follow Paris in bike policy •
Drivers here need to be more aware; and more
For Sunday, April 29, 2012
Importers should help keep out pests • Kailua quarry site would affect water • Home dog breeders couldn't meet rules • Change fee structure for benefit of patients • Fire-EMS merger has worked elsewhere
For Saturday, April 28, 2012
Plastic bag ban bad for business • Avoid a steady diet of Spam • Instruction time not the problem • Health care plan is going to cost us
For Friday, April 27, 2012
Invest in Hawaii with bond issue • Dogs already are protected • Don't make school a burden • Help keep alive farmers market • Death penalty is costly option
For Thursday, April 26, 2012
Kaimuki bike lanes need 1 more test •
Vog worse since Halemaumau active •
Kudos to governor for OHA land deal
For Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Exemptions bill misrepresented • Landfill could help out Kailua • Insurers could act as advisers • Taiwan doing its part for Earth • Keep funding kupuna care • Teachers face many obstacles • Kitty with rifle was appalling
For Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tax break for care of trees is desirable •
Small boat harbors should be privatized •
Loud motorcycles, mo-peds a nuisance; and more
For Monday, April 23, 2012
Religious tolerance is a two-way street •
Libraries are a hub of community life •
Recurring problems need most attention; and more
For Sunday, April 22, 2012
Charter schools getting a free pass •
Rail would make Oahu more livable •
Parents accountable for raising children; and more
For Saturday, April 21, 2012
Don't impose beliefs on others • HART newsletter virtually useless • Student's death raised red flag • Legislators let HSTA run amok
For Friday, April 20, 2012
Overuse has ruined Kailua • Use $5.3 billion for green energy • False beliefs delaying rail • Taxes pay for things we need • Haleiwa market should be saved • Hawaii drivers are terrible
For Thursday, April 19, 2012
Rev. Akaka was ahead of his time •
Vog reports should be regular feature •
Most folks would wash reusable bags; and more.
For Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Taking drugs can end badly • Limit access at freeway entries • ‘Godly' values can be divisive • Christie treated much differently • Teachers union being selfish? • Big businesses shill for rail • Stop violence against women • In 1775, Revere went for a ride
For Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Public not left out of rail TOD process • Charter school unfairly tarnished • Coral in new sand could be a problem • Bravo for stance on civil union law • Hospital's closure was unfortunate • Restriping freeway would risk safety
For Monday, April 16, 2012
Natural gas could help power Hawaii •
Tax increases will just go to waste •
Vote for candidates with Godly values; and more.
For Sunday, April 15, 2012
Hawaii falling behind in early education • Natatorium is where city lifeguards belong • Governor should veto exemptions proposal • GSA scandal should not come as surprise • What kind of person vandalizes a zoo?
For Saturday, April 14, 2012
Colonial legacy taints job search • Bag ban is just nose in the tent • Democrats adopt 1-party theology • Taxes make things cost more • HMSA neglects its own rationale • Funds for roads are misspent
For Friday, April 13, 2012
Most DOE funds used for schools • Sovereignty not a popular idea • School busing a tool and asset • IME experience was devastating • JoAnn Falletta deserves thanks
For Thursday, April 12, 2012
Prison companies wrongly motivated •
Try to be nice and look what happens •
Non-smoker tenants deserve protection; and more.
For Wednesday, April 11, 2012
IME process not independent • Cloth bags are health danger • Sum might be more than parts • Public libraries meet our needs • Teachers need better incentives • Tuition idea is Pandora's box and more
For Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Stealing is stealing, no matter the total • Connector board lacks oversight • Premise was unfair to IME physicians • Let's not sanction that ‘Hilo justice' • IHS helps homeless during the day, too • Money for jobs must be spent wisely
For Monday, April 9, 2012
Junk-mail scams target the elderly •
Projects will block rain catchments •
Abuse of claims unlikely to happen; and more.
For Sunday, April 8, 2012
Evaluation terms should be negotiable • Police enforcement has prevented deaths • Don't grant variance to Symphony project • Health insurance also aims at freeloaders • Obamacare mandate violates Constitution and more
For Saturday, April 7, 2012
Cayetano asked good question • Don't squander funds on library • Someone should be accountable • Obamacare is not the solution • APEC's over, so neglect resumes?
For Friday, April 6, 2012
Plastic bags harming nature • Anthems should be sung by all • Democrats may be misnamed • Fishing integral to food security • Priorities seem to be kapakahi
For Thursday, April 5, 2012
Restore funding for marine mammals •
TheBus not meant to carry luggage •
Obama is example of good local talent; and more.
For Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Connector needs oversight •
Lottery good for Hawaii •
Disabled vets treated unfairly; and more.
For Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Military unfriendly to PTSD victims • Democrats should have bigger tent • Bag bill changed personal outlook • Search inward for new UH chancellor • UH chancellors can be justified • Entitlements at root of U.S. debt crisis
For Monday, April 2, 2012
Waianae needs more traffic cops •
Public would have to pay for time off •
Environmental reviews necessary
For Sunday, April 1, 2012
Prescriptions under Medicaid not for profit • Where's the governor we voted for in 2010? • Make sure new panel is conflict-free, open • Obamacare is going to push costs higher • TheBus should allow riders to have luggage and more
For Saturday, March 31, 2012
We can't afford more tuition aid • Penalize drivers lacking insurance • A mutual desire for transparency • Health care case somewhat ironic • Voters oblivious about debt crisis • Crackdown on drivers welcome
For Friday, March 30, 2012
Use taxes to aid U.S. PV makers? •
Isle medicine in Botticelli’s debt •
UH likely needs own chancellor •
Public schools dumbed down •
Rail would be good for jobs
For Thursday, March 29, 2012
Religious tolerance is GOP race winner •
‘Racing' to the top is not how to learn •
Rail system plan fraught with flaws; and more.
For Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Don't abolish solar tax credit •
Statue brought groups together •
Hoping medals won't be needed •
Hospital should revisit mission •
Don't aid people illegally in U.S. •
More high-rises add to traffic •
Public schools impressive, too
Ho‘opili continues ‘second city’ vision • Fixing our roads plainly not a priority • Legislators aiding and abetting crime • Should we make all immigration legal? • Governor waffling about environment • Solar tax credits not working out
For Monday, March 26, 2012
Charity supports local DREAM Act •
Don’t reward illegal immigrants •
Steve Case looking a lot like a Scrooge; and more.
For Sunday, March 25, 2012
Giving aid to illegal immigrants is wrong •
Sam Slom is only reasonable senator •
Thank Republicans for lousy health care; and more.
For Saturday, March 24, 2012
Kakaako noise is unrelenting • Some soldiers disrespect Oahu • Rail might not meet ADA rules • Japan should halt whaling • Occupiers here have overstayed
For Friday, March 23, 2012
Use technology to solve traffic • Traffic cams lack discretion • Bunda was not realistic either • To whom did LaHood allude? • Ho‘opili won't wipe out ag land
For Thursday, March 22, 2012
Kakaako open area must be preserved •
Ben Cayetano has trustworthy record •
Junk science raises cost of paper bags; and more.
For Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Mountain trails can be deadly • Road repaving not being done • Plastic bag fee a worthy goal • ‘Descendants' raised question • Bush deserved all that he got • Sidewalk safety being ignored • Rail opposition easy to fathom
For Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Uncovering data on rail deserves praise • Rail will compete with other priorities • Naniloa Hotel was delightful to visit • Road repaving gets short shrift on Oahu • ‘Meth babies' not same as all students • Iran dragging Israel into confrontation
For Monday, March 19, 2012
Private firms know about accountability •
Wind power cheap if cable not counted •
Ho‘opili will deny us fertile ag lands; and more.
For Sunday, March 18, 2012
Government retirees can be valuable assets •
Sugary beverages getting an unfair rap •
Don't let Israel lead us into war with Iran; and more.
For Saturday, March 17, 2012
We should all agree to disagree • Singapore has much to teach us • Rushed dismissal was bad decision • Isles need a foot in both camps
For Friday, March 16, 2012
Bag ban would be righteous • Shifting hours at UH won't help • Police should have been told • Will rail stations meet ADA rules? • Helmets don't ensure safety
For Thursday, March 15, 2012
Oil prices can be budget wildcard •
Bipartisanship is Lingle hallmark •
Student-teacher ratios can be lower; and more.
For Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Rail opponents adding to cost • Rail will ruin Hawaii's charm • Bag fee is good compromise • Politicians love imposing fees • Bag fee will help our water needs • New data center will save money • Have 401(k)s replace pensions • Motorcyclists need helmets
For Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Jobless fund freeze is financially sound • Rail will cost more if not done soon • Dog-breeding bills will hurt hobbyists • U.S. is treaty-bound to cut nuke stash • Customs has a way to deal with spiking • Rules are strict for disability placards
For Monday, March 12, 2012
State bank would be less political •
Few seats on rail will kill ridership •
Some people care about old cemetery; and more.
For Sunday, March 11, 2012
Protecting forests will ensure water supply •
Stop complaining about plastic bag ban •
Former bureaucrats working the system; and more.
For Saturday, March 10, 2012
Have Legislature deal with spiking • It's great to have symphony back • Enforcement lacking for B&Bs • Make a deal to expand rail • Change law on 89-day hirings
For Friday, March 9, 2012
Cemetery has peaceful charm • Cayetano owes us transit details • Double-dipping not the culprit • Israel should quit nukes, too • Plastic bags have many uses • Books work, laptops don't
For Thursday, March 8, 2012
Will city leaders stand up for rail? •
Teachers' tax credit is good social policy •
Prevedouros' testimony tainted •
State should not be in banking business •
State bank would empower the people •
Support for troops needs to go further
For Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Bikers should wear helmets • Legislators seek to bypass rules • Early education must be priority • Parents should have bigger role • Don't support rail or Ho‘opili • Seating could be rail deal-breaker • Protect aina via plastic bag ban
For Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Symphony debut was wonderful • Simple caricatures miss deeper points • Streamline process for driver's licenses • Early boarders will get seats they need • Too old to stand while riding rail • Mainland prison not cheaper after all?
For Monday, March 5, 2012
Teachers deserve help with supplies •
Cure obesity by educating children •
Rail comparison apples vs. oranges; and more.
For Sunday, March 4, 2012
Tsunami trash holds family treasures •
Press adds to decline of civil discourse •
Politics have given up art of compromise; and more.
For Saturday, March 3, 2012
Increase the planting of sandalwood to sell • Waikiki needs to clean up for locals, visitors • Test public housing tenants for drugs • Republicans must tone down rhetoric
For Friday, March 2, 2012
Anti-homeless rants appalling • How much will more seats cost? • Rail proponents unconvincing • Pension caps insult officers • Shapiro writes great columns • Contraception is never ‘free'
For Thursday, March 1, 2012
A modest pension for years of work •
Public projects remain unfinished •
How much would you pay for rail?; and more.
For Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Take a lesson from Singapore • Hawaii gun laws undue burden • Health care better in France • Let Planned Parenthood pay • Waialae Iki park in poor shape and more
For Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Mayor must protect what's essential • Bullying bill overly broad, too vague • Civil unions don't equal marriage • Catholic groups OK health care options • No tax credits for school supplies • Public must oppose double-dipping
For Monday, February 27, 2012
Battle obesity with nutrition education •
Rail will resolve Oahu mobility issue •
Rail drawing didn't tell the whole story; and more.
For Sunday, February 26, 2012
Deal with HSTA will help save Race funds •
Charter panel pick is inappropriate •
Don't give brokers monopoly on condos; and more.
For Saturday, February 25, 2012
Military budget should be cut • Punahou using Apple items, too • Don't give forum to anti-gay views • City secretive in its rail dealings • Please outline all likely rail costs
For Friday, February 24, 2012
NOAA funds help monk seals • Pro Bowl has lost some luster • U.S.'s Asia focus goes way back • City should fund rail opponents • Now is the time to build rail • Best poll on rail is election day
For Thursday, February 23, 2012
Halting rail would leave instant ruins •
Disability permits don't come easy •
Bullying law meant to promote equality; and more.
For Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Disabilities not always obvious • Drop-off zones are traffic culprit • Contraception a morality issue • Keep public land in Haleiwa public • Tell police about child sex abuse • Bike plan so far has been all talk and more
For Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Bullying bill isn't pro-homosexual • Rail system leaves passengers standing • Leave pensions out of overtime pay • Principals deserve their compensation • Marianne Cope's sainthood praised • Travesty of justice at Waipahu High and more
For Monday, February 20, 2012
Thomas' mea culpa was cause for hope • Disability permits being abused • Rail will cut waste for businesses • Cayetano should change view on rail • Church following protocol on iwi • Spiking is not a ‘management issue'
For Sunday, February 19, 2012
Restraining vendors at beaches a good call • It seems like there are too many regulations • Early education must involve the parents • Rail poll questions should be recrafted • Managed lanes are really just toll roads and more
For Saturday, February 18, 2012
Don't weaken smoking ban • Haleiwa land meant for public • Insurance edict unconstitutional • Families need autism coverage • Good memories of riding the rail
For Friday, February 17, 2012
Tobacco smoke a risk to keiki • Don't let foes kill rail again • Busing students could cut traffic • Let people vote on gambling • Tourists deserve clean Hawaii, too
For Thursday, February 16, 2012
‘Public-private park' is squishy concept •
Keep Haleiwa land in public domain •
Critic of rail critics revealed her elitism; and more.
For Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Haleiwa parcel misdesignated • Thank HECO for energy advice • Down syndrome needs attention • ‘Single-use' bags have many uses • Social Security was good policy • Can Hawaii get in on Las Vegas? and Rail transit letters
For Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Managed lanes good but rail still needed • Benefits of rail need more publicity • Study gambling in other states first • Public workers get generous benefits • Public pensions cap is an insult to police • Reducing oil usage is right thing to do
For Monday, February 13, 2012
Nicotine gums and patches still worthy •
Break up HECO or make it public •
Using less power seems to be futile; and more.
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