How do we, the old and computerless, have a voice, those of us who can’t stand up long enough to hold up a protest sign?
Yet another stargazing facility while our oceans are on the verge of being unable to sustain life?
The absurdity of talking about finding another planet like ours? Space arks traveling 100 years to meet with the likes of us? At the point of no return?
If they are like us, God help them. Those like us might greet the new arrivals with pesticides, or think of us as an invasive species, or as a new taste sensation.
There are billions of dollars for stargazing while millions have been rendered jobless by technology and greed, and are homeless and dying on the streets of our USA — expendable surplus.
We’re the insane asylum of the universe.
Rosemarie Tucker
Aala
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Express thanks for our great country
“For the land of the free, and the home of the brave,” are the last words of our national anthem that ring in my ears whenever I hear this beautiful song.
America is the greatest country in the world, bar none.
Our men and women fought in many wars to protect our freedom and our allies in other countries. We are the leaders of the free world because we have the most powerful military force to confront hostile adversaries, the most humanitarian donor to countries in need, and a nation that wants to maintain peace and stability worldwide.
Whenever our flag is raised and our national anthem is sung at athletic events, Americans should all stand and be thankful for the members of our military who are fighting to preserve our freedom with honor, bravery and love of our country.
Robert G. Hatakeyama
Salt Lake
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West Oahu the place for new UH stadium
I just finished Ferd Lewis’ stadium article and wonder why a new stadium couldn’t be put on the University of Hawaii’s West Oahu campus, where there are 180 acres of vacant land for development (“If Colorado State can build it, why can’t Hawaii?,” Star-Advertiser, Ferd’s Words, Sept. 26).
That area also has a fast-growing population and two train stops, making it perfect for a new state-of-the-art facility and ample parking.
The old stadium can be torn down later and the entire Halawa property redeveloped for low and moderate-income housing — again, with a train stop nearby.
Mike Hanson
Mililani
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Deep, dark problem in police department
When any police department needs to pay a public relations agency more than $100,000 to find a way to clean up its image, it’s a desperate act.
Serious crimes are not easily forgiven, especially crimes committed by a police officer.
When you think about all the things that have been happening these past years and add the statements by officers within the Honolulu Police Department, it’s obvious there is a deep, dark problem within the department — and those in positions of authority who don’t even say or do something about it are part of the problem.
Lloyd K. Yamashiro
Ewa Beach
