It was encouraging to read Kaitlyn Duropan’s article, “Rail’s failures overburden residents” (Star-Advertiser, Raise Your Hand, Dec. 1). For a high school sophomore, she is remarkably cogent and insightful. She laid out how the rail system is unwanted and unsustainable due to costs.
There’s an old adage that says if it doesn’t make sense, follow the money. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the politicians are lining their own pockets with this pet project; the larger the project, the larger the amount politicians can skim off the top. Wake up, Hawaii.
Paul Slowik
Kahului
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
In the spirit of this season, take a moment to count your blessings. Recent times might’ve been tough — politically, economically or otherwise — but surely there are positives.
Here’s your chance to reflect on what you appreciate. Today through Dec. 9, we’ll be accepting “Count Your Blessings” letters (150 words max) or essays (500-600 words). A collection of these will run in mid-December.
Email to letters@staradvertiser.com; or send to 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Bldg. 2, room 200, Honolulu 96813, c/o Letters.
EXPRESS YOURSELF
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