I don’t agree completely with Lee Cataluna’s appraisal of U.S. Rep. Ed Case’s intentions (“Good intention trapped in outdated local style,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 20). Case is very straightforward in presenting himself and, whether for a local or mainland audience, his sincere intentions shine.

I had the good fortune to speak to Case one-on-one about 10 years ago, when he was campaigning for the U.S. Senate. I stayed with him after he addressed a local group and talked with him for at least 30 minutes.

No matter what the situation, he does not change his views politically. In that respect he is like Mayor Frank Fasi, not afraid to state his views even if others seem to think that they are bucking the party. But they still work with others and serve the public regardless of how they feel.

He is not “outdated.” He is just himself and will serve for the good of his constituents and the American people as he did decades ago as a good man with honorable intentions.

Herb Kobayashi

Makiki

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