East-West Center is bridge to global potential in Asia

By Jay Fidell

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 02, 2011

~~<p>The East-West Center is under attack, and there are those in Congress who would like to see it eliminated. Our delegation defends the center, but what will happen when our senior senator isn't there? It's an icon of our long-standing connection with Asia, and we can't afford to lose it.</p>
<p>When you attack the center, you attack Hawaii's global prospects. Funny thing, we didn't hear howls of protest when the attack surfaced in the House. That's either because we're optimistic that the delegation will prevail there or in the Senate, or because we're not watching.</p>
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The East-West Center is under attack, and there are those in Congress who would like to see it eliminated. Our delegation defends the center, but what will happen when our senior senator isn't there? It's an icon of our long-standing connection with Asia, and we can't afford to lose it.

When you attack the center, you attack Hawaii's global prospects. Funny thing, we didn't hear howls of protest when the attack surfaced in the House. That's either because we're optimistic that the delegation will prevail there or in the Senate, or because we're not watching. Login for more...