• We forgive the burglars • Do things right • 77 percent of Island women pro-choice? • Thank you for the kindness We forgive the burglars It has taken me a week to get up the courage to write this
• We forgive the burglars • Do things
right • 77 percent of Island women pro-choice?
• Thank you for the kindness
We forgive the burglars
It has taken me a week to get up the courage to write this letter regarding the burglaries that took place last week Monday, January 10, 2011, in Hanapepe.
Sad as it may be, me and my husband’s gallery became victims to the actions of these burglars.
We had taken the step to open our gallery last year after being laid off to pursue our dreams of starting our own business and becoming self-sustaining in this economy. But sadly, our dreams were torn by this recent violation.
Though we may never see our stolen products again, or even see the people responsible for this crime, we forgive you and the actions you have taken. We pray for you as God has directed us to pray for those that take prey on us.
If you should have a chance, read Ephesians 4:32.
God Bless!
Joanne Brun, Koloa
Do things right
Perhaps, it may be possible to put to rest the conflicting arguments between those in favor or “pro-life” pitted against those who feel strongly about “pro-choice”.
Those who hold life in highest esteem should concentrate their efforts on ways to promote abstinence outside of marriage; the application of contraceptive devices; those unmentionable self-or mutual indulgence techniques which will never result in pregnancy; the promotion of celibacy practices; or whatever else may be heralded as a workable plan.
Those who defend the right for women to make a choice between abortion or having to bear that child no matter what anybody says about it will no longer have a battle to fight.
Both sides can then join hands in mutual efforts to concentrate on how to get back to basics like growing our own food … taking of ourselves and each other from keiki to kupuna … protecting our environment … doing what we can to preserve and protect our finite resources, and things of that sort.
We’re spending way too much time getting irked by pointing out what’s wrong rather than by becoming pro-actively involved in any effort in getting things done right.
It’s time for the silent majority to become the well-heard constituency of empowered citizens ready to make a difference to get things done!
Jose Bulatao Jr., Kekaha
77 percent of Island women pro-choice?
First let me say that I am pro-choice. But, let me understand this and please try following my logic here.
Historically, children are raised in the religion of their mother. The bulk of women on Kaua‘i are of the Christian faith. Therefore, the majority of the children — and we can most probably infer, husbands — are of that same faith.
Funny that the majority of the island’s women are against things like gay marriage, the death penalty or infidelity, using Fundamental Christian Theocracy to justify their views.
I’m making this leap based on the gender of the authors of previous letters and articles, but I think you’d agree that it fits.
Talk about a woman’s right to chose!
This is such a great example of “Cafeteria Christians” getting to pick and choose when it comes to “What Would Jesus Do.”
You can choose abortion, but you condemn other issues or abandon others that make it more convenient to live your lives without Divine repercussion? Where and when did you all get the authority to make that decision?
Why not just allow everything that Jesus was against all at one time?
Again, I am pro-choice. I just think it’s hypocritical to pick and chose which “Words of God” you accept as law, and which ones get squashed.
Personally, I think it’s time people stop judging others and leave that up to whoever it is you believe in.
Jeff Hayes, Austin, Texas
Thank you for the kindness
The other day my son lost his wallet in Kapa‘a, of course just after cashing his pay check. He was so upset and so sure he’d never see it again.
I reassured him to not give up and that there are alot of good people out there. I reminded my son of the time we lost $500 at Cost U Less and the wonderful lady who works there just drove into the parking lot, saw a bunch of money blowing around and gathered it up. We got our money back because of her.
I also told him about the day I left my purse in a shopping cart at Big Save in Kapa‘a but someone was kind enough to take it into the store, and I got my purse and everything in it back.
So the next day, a couple of men drove into our yard and handed me my son’s wallet, and yes, it had everything in it, including his $200 cash.
These men took the time to google the address on my son’s ID, and bring back his wallet.
I told him ‘thank you’ and how happy my son will be. They did not ask for a reward and we did not exchange names, but I’m very sure that one day he and my son will cross paths.
In all the bad times we all are going through, just remember there’s alot of kind, wonderful people out there.
Thank you again for the kindness of these men.
Karen Stark, Kapa‘a
