U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka cared deeply for the military community. One example is the securing of federal funds for the present base chapel at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe.
The late Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook of the Roman Catholic Military Archdiocese pushed for the chapel a number of years ago when he was the base command chaplain.
At the chapel dedication in honor of Bishop Estabrook, I remember some short, moving words of the late senator to the effect: It is fitting that our men and women of the military worship in this new chapel, not an old facility.
A good number of people attended the dedication: Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Military Archdiocese (blessed the new chapel), Bishop Clarence (Larry) Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu, and many others.
Farewell, Sen. Daniel K. Akaka. Me ke aloha pumehana.
Lawrence M. O. Chun
Kailua
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Politicians shouldn’t badger Zuckerberg
Hypocrites: all the U.S. senators wanting their sound bites heard while Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is questioned by self-serving, narcissist politicians.
I find it ironic that most every senator drilling Zuckerberg has a Facebook page. Most ask for donations through their Facebook pages. Facebook pages are free and usually more valuable than a website.
Zuckerberg is a modern-day Einstein. There needs to be some give and take. If Facebook wants to target my advertising toward things it believes I am interested in, that’s not something we should cry over; that’s good. I’d rather see ads for cameras than for women’s clothing.
Politicians who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
Please do not re-elect any politician who is busting Zuckerberg’s chops. Let his genius continue and live on.
James “Kimo” Rosen
Kapaa, Kauai
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Disrespectful Trump divides America
The ultimate goal of the president should be to keep America unified.
As we see, President Donald Trump is driving a wedge between us by being disrespectful.He is being disrespectful to members of his Cabinet, staff and others he chooses.
His behavior is unbecoming of the position he holds and those who support his actions are in alignment with his behavior.
This administration is in total disarray because the president is directly responsible.
In addition to being disrespectful, his other problem is placing blame on others.
He must be in total control in order to lead America on the right path. What he does or doesn’t do affects someone else or the entire country.
Make an effort to be humble, Mr. President, for crying out loud.
John Keala
Waianae
