• Shhh, the Superferry isn’t free • Innocent people on both sides • Bravo to KPAC’s ‘Macbeth’ • Where’s the emergency? Shhh, the Superferry isn’t free How refreshing it is that James Rosen found amusement in the EIS draft just
• Shhh, the Superferry isn’t free
• Innocent people on both sides
• Bravo to KPAC’s ‘Macbeth’
• Where’s the emergency?
Shhh, the Superferry isn’t free
How refreshing it is that James Rosen found amusement in the EIS draft just released confirming that the Superferry indeed poses possible grave dangers to the environment, fish life, whales, the spreading of migrating pests, and will cause traffic congestion at harbor areas (“Time to move on,” Letters, Jan. 10).
Now he says everything he’s been arguing against was just common sense all along. Huh? But of course the same study said it may be possible to mitigate these problems by having the Superferry company hire guards, inspectors and observers.
Now we feel better! It’s so reassuring to know the ferry dolts will hire minimum wage government worker types to find every ant and devastating mite that may be migrating our way to sting us or wipe out our bee population. I’m sure they’ll do a wonderful job and every pest, gun, drug or pedophile will be captured at the harbor. Thank goodness.
Is this the same Mr. Rosen who crashed the orderly get-together to observe the turning back of the Superferry so he could get his picture in the paper? Is this the same James Rosen who in past letters has described his typical day as consisting of riding the free bus to the free library and then eating lunch by grazing at the free food booths at Costco.
Wouldn’t it be great if all of us could live in la la land, do nothing, live off of every “free” handout on the island and then act like we’re qualified to speak on issues that involve those who actually contribute to our society?
Oh well, it’s time to move on, but shhh, let’s not interrupt Mr. Rosen’s melancholy moment of amusement and ruin his day by letting him know the Superferry isn’t free.
• Gordon Oswald, Kapa‘a
Innocent people on both sides
The world needs to wake up and begin to understand the complexity of the ongoing crisis between Gaza (which has been commandeered by the known terrorist regime Hamas) and Israel.
Over two years ago when I was in Sderot, Hamas was launching missiles into the Negev thus shattering the lives of innocent Israelis. Also at that time, Hezbollah was busy doing the same thing in the north. The fact that Israel completely withdrew from the Gaza strip soon became irrelevant in forging a peace plan with Hamas and the Palestinians. The agenda Hamas is adhering to is simple: hide behind the Palestinians and wage a war with Israel.
Using human shields in war is the oldest trick in the book! Wake up, people! Hamas is exploiting the plight of the Palestinians to their advantage. And who is funding Hamas? Iran.
And what is their agenda? We all know that it is to wipe Israel off the map. Mmm… maybe then people will finally see Israel as the victim.
What is happening right now in Gaza and Israel is tragic, no question about it. But it is important to remember that there are innocent people on both sides of the border. And the victims’ blood is on the hands of Hamas.
Living here in Hawai‘i, we are so very insulated from global chaos that many of us fail to understand the severity of what is happening in Israel. Imagine, being at home relaxing on your lanai or out shopping at the food market or perhaps sitting in your dentist’s chair having your teeth cleaned and you hear a siren alerting you that you have 10 to 15 seconds before a missile will land somewhere in your proximity.
Who can argue that this is not the way anyone should have to live? This has been the way of life for Israelis far too long. Israel has endured several different brands of terrorism; from homicide bombers to sniper fire. Now is not the time for restraint but action, some would call it self-defense. I do.
Recently, Israel began to defend itself, only to be ridiculed and vilified by the United Nations. The insistence of the UN to a cease fire is preposterous.
This would only allow for the rearmament of Hamas and perpetuate the violence.
What would be the breaking point for any other nation to say enough is enough?
Why does the United Nations continue to regard Israel as the aggressor and not the victim?
At this point, there is no time for a cease fire, Israel needs to continue the military action against Hamas and protect the lives of her citizens.
The world needs to understand that only when the missiles cease from raining terror on Israel will peace become a viable option.
Paradoxically, war is often necessary to secure the road to peace. We as the Jewish people pray for peace daily, of course this applies to the entire world, not just Jews or Israelis.
I remember the good old days when Israel had to deal with disorganized groups of youths throwing rocks. That was only the prelude to the missiles. God forbid, what’s next?
• Shaul Baruch Janes, Laupahoehoe, Hawai‘i
Bravo to KPAC’s ‘Macbeth’
Congratulations to director Arnold Meister and the entire KPAC cast and crew of “Macbeth” for a wonderful production.
It is obvious the teenage actors have taken this play to heart and it was a thrill to see our talented youth perform Shakespeare. The sets and costumes are impressive as well.
There are only three more performances, tomorrow and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. at the KCC Performing Arts Center. I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to support Kaua‘i’s talented youth and see for yourself why the Bard’s work has “stood the test of time.”
• Tracey Schavone, Anahola
Where’s the emergency?
As I was watching the CBS Evening News on Thursday, I was startled to hear a loud beeping sound.
A banner scrolled across the screen reporting there was an emergency in our area and that I should tune to Channel 6 for details. Then a voice came on saying the same thing.
Naturally, I turned to Channel 6. It was, after all, an emergency. I spent the next several minutes listening to happy upbeat music and reading ads for rental houses, golf courses, mold control, solar water heaters and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Getting customers to watch advertisements is, in my opinion, not an emergency. I certainly hope Oceanic Time Warner Cable will, in the future, learn to take the term ‘emergency’ in a more serious manner.
• Brian Christensen, Lihu‘e
