Letter: Federal science cuts threaten isle economy
President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget request includes debilitating cuts to critical federal science agencies. Read more
Letters
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Letter: Dangers to democracy forge strong bonds
Arriving in front of the state Capitol on Saturday at around 11 a.m., our small group of friends witnessed quite a sight: an enormous crowd of people of all the racial and national backgrounds we have in Hawaii joyfully waving the very creative “No Kings” signs they had created. Read more
Letter: Important to take high road in fight for justice
For the “No Kings” day of defiance I created a sign that urged people to have compassion, seek unity and peace, and to live with honor. Read more
Letter: Southern Baptist Church oversteps boundaries
The Southern Baptist Church has every right to impose limits on its members. It has absolutely no right to even consider imposing them on anyone else. Read more
Letter: Israel has advantage of nuclear double standard
For almost a week, beginning on June 12, Israel launched an attack on Iran and claims it’s preventing Iran from developing and stockpiling nuclear weapons. Read more
Letter: Lawmakers must face facts, levy gun control
We are experiencing another tragic American epidemic in gun violence. Read more
Letter: Learn from past, don’t build on Kailua hillside
I’d like to suggest that Kailua’s City Council representative and the head of the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands pay attention to these past facts. Read more
Letter: Tax credits help isles attain clean energy goal
Mahalo to Gov. Josh Green for announcing his intent to veto House Bill 796, which would eliminate Hawaii’s renewable energy tax credits, among others. Read more
Letter: Shapiro is right: Vital to rebuild U.S. from ruins
David Shapiro’s Sunday column was a brilliant piece of writing (“Trump crew can destroy; can they build us anything?,” Star-Advertiser, Volcanic Ash, June 15). Read more
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Letter: U.S. needs more than rallies to counter Trump
The multitude of “No Kings” protests that took place across the U.S., including a “massive” Honolulu gathering, are encouraging to witness. Read more
Letter: Colleges should research fungus for national good
The thought that a dangerous fungus actually got into the country is alarming, and who knows how many others may have gotten in. Read more
Letter: Isle probate system borders on extortion
After my mother’s death, her probate firm in Hilo sent final disbursements to the family — then charged $300 when I emailed to update my mail address. Read more
Letter: Oahu speed limits far too low, public suffers
A recent letter writer is exactly right about speed limits (“Too-low limits make speeding too easy,” Star-Advertisr, May 25). I have been saying exactly the same thing to various authorities for decades, to no avail. Read more
Letter: Military parade worth more than event costs
A recent letter, “Military parade is thinly veiled political theater” (Star- Advertiser, June 6), claims that Saturday’s parade was “a show for one man’s ego.” Read more
Letter: Politicians should be wary of online conduct
I recently saw a tweet sent out by our U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. His use of the “F” word was not merely a mis-tweet or a slip of the thumbs. It was the same blabber of profanity that we’ve often heard from those with a pilau mouth. Read more
Letter: Tourists should share in sewer upgrade burden
Our mayor and city lawmakers have decided that Oahu taxpayers should foot most of the bill for fixing our water system and other neglected infrastructure problems. Read more
Letter: L.A. protests unmask political hypocrisy
I am replying to Thursday’s front-page article on isle leaders (“Isle leaders condemn Trump’s use of National Guard troops,” Star-Advertiser, June 12). Leaders? Where is the condemnation of violence and destruction by “peaceful” demonstrators? Read more
Letter: Same-sex marriage does no harm; let them live
This is in regard to the Southern Baptists’ call for overturning Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Read more
Letter: Film tax credit about more than economics
I believe Gov. Josh Green would make the right decision by vetoing the cancellation of Hawaii’s film and television tax credit. Read more
Letter: HPD chief hiring best left to commission
Mayor Rick Blangiardi wants to amend the City Charter to give the mayor power to hire and fire chiefs of the Honolulu Police Department. This should never be allowed. Read more
Letter: Rail exodus is gift to homeless programs
Now that the rail project was mistakenly built down Dillingham Boulevard instead of straight down Nimitz Highway and Ala Moana Boulevard, many businesses have closed or moved. Read more
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Letter: Important to take high road in fight for justice
Letter: Federal science cuts threaten isle economy
Letter: Israel has advantage of nuclear double standard
