After reading several articles in the newspaper regarding the rail transit system, I think people should think about what we can afford.

Today the price tag for rail has almost doubled, and there is a question mark as to how much the Federal Transit Administration will fund.

I think the rail should go only as far as we can afford, without increasing taxes. I think the only way rail can go to Ala Moana Center is with a tax increase.

Also, remember this burden is not on us living today, but on our children and grandchildren.

Kenneth Ikenaga

Pearl City

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