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A bicyclist passes a memorial at the intersection of Kapiolani and Kamakee where a McKinley student was killed in a hit-and-run.
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We’ve been told of two horrible situations last week: the death of young Sara Yara due to a hit-and-run driver known to be driving without a license; and a 16-year veteran of our police force brutally attacked by a known North Shore repeat offender (“Student killed in hit-and-run,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 16; “HPD officer injured, suspect held after chase,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 17). The attacker was reportedly in custody earlier in the week but released — against the recommendation of the prosecutor.
It’s just wrong to allow people back on the street who don’t care or don’t comprehend what harm they cause to others. The police and prosecutors can only do so much. We deserve better from our mental health and custodial systems, as well as our judges.
Becky Faunce
Waikiki
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