Now that we are past the Kealoha trial (“Kealohas guilty,” Star-Advertiser, June 28), let us join in supporting our police. Police work is not just law enforcement; it’s a big part of the front line in social work.

Many people may have lost confidence in government and authority, but that usually reflects a failure of policy and leadership at the higher levels. It doesn’t mean that we should scapegoat those who do the day-to-day work and eat the risk.

Same thing with our military. Politicians and top military brass get us into war, but the serving line soldiers always deserve respect.

Lloyd Lim

Makiki

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