The bad news is that noise pollution is out of control on the island. The good news is we can fix it. Cars gunning their engines, motorcycles in need of a muffler, radios blaring for miles and of course continuous sirens — police cars, ambulances, fire engines — engulfing us with reminders of crime and human tragedy.

I lived in New York City for many years and appreciated the healthy change they made by outlawing blaring radios and honking horns. Can we match New York’s effort? Can we do better by creating a less traumatic sound than a screeching siren for our emergency vehicles? Can we put a stop to the abusive noises that grate our souls? Creating a more peaceful island would contribute aloha to everyone’s health.

David Sadker

Waikiki

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