REUTERS/Mike Blake
Gov. Josh Green (bottom right) along with other Hawaii delegates take part in the roll call during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20.
Select an option below to continue reading this premium story.
Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading.
Six Hawaii delegates to the Democratic Party Convention declared themselves to be “uncommitted” to nominating a presidential candidate. A spokesperson for the six uncommitted explained that their protest is motivated by a “principled” commitment to peace and mutual respect between different groups and the sanctity of human life.
This courageous stand is one example of how much Hawaii, one of the most ethnically, racially and culturally diverse places anywhere, values diversity. And (despite our existing problems and inequities) we in these islands are committed to making it work well. This is truly special these days, when so many countries are bitterly fragmented and tearing themselves apart with violent civil and tribal wars.
Hawaii can be a needed example for others of peaceful coexistence, so let’s take future opportunities to demonstrate how we make living with great diversity pono and a source of strength for our community.
Noel Kent
Manoa
EXPRESS YOURSELF
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser welcomes all opinions. Want your voice to be heard? Submit a letter to the editor.
>> Write us: We welcome letters up to 150 words, and guest columns of 500-600 words. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and length. Include your name, address and daytime phone number.
>> Mail: Letters to the Editor, Honolulu Star-Advertiser 7 Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana, Suite #7-500 Honolulu, HI 96813
>> Contact: 529-4831 (phone), letters@staradvertiser.com, staradvertiser.com/editorial/submit-letter Opens in a new tab
