Letters for Jan. 31, 2016 Problem should have been fixed by now In the Jan. 28 issue of the paper, you did an article on an independent audit of our county: “Audit shows same problems, but making progress.” Out of
Letters for Jan. 31, 2016
Problem should have been fixed by now
In the Jan. 28 issue of the paper, you did an article on an independent audit of our county: “Audit shows same problems, but making progress.” Out of 60 randomly selected county employee records, they found that 13 percent did not have the supporting leave forms attached to records that indicated the employee had used vacation and sick leave. Sounds like it should be a simple procedure.
I was surprised by the statement made by Councilman Mel Rapozo: “I know this was a finding last year, and the year before, and the year before. This is a recurring problem and it’s a big one, but it’s a simple fix.”
Begs the question: Why after several years has the problem not been fixed?
John Stein
Koloa
Tourism driver of economic growth
The Kauai Tourism Board and others dedicated to prosperity for all have successfully done their job for expansion. Kauai has a mecca identification landscape by its beauty and the Hollywood connection that will continue to be a tourist draw. Infrastructure upgrading has been in the political fray for years, so why blame the tourists?
Kauai can never go back to the old South Pacific days and must move forward for economic growth. Elected officials who put the stamp of approval on all issues are accountable.
The road to Kapaa needs more than a bypass. It needs muscle for funds for a new highway that will accommodate an island that is tourist friendly without restrictions. Common ground applies here.
Sandra J. Abrajano
Chicago
What to do about global warming
In response to Kimo Rosen’s letter on Jan. 28, I can tell that the sun and heat has really gotten to him. Nobody that I know of questions global warming. There is tons of evidence to support it. There is also tons of evidence to support that global warming and global cooling has been happening on good ol’ planet Earth since it was formed 4.5 billion years ago. Only two questions matter. Are humans responsible for it and what can we do about?
If humans are responsible, than how about if our species gets together and limits how many humans occupy the planet? Have you ever wondered what the lifetime carbon footprint is for each new baby born?
And whether humans are responsible or not, what should we do about it? Should we lower our standard of living so as not to use fuel that can cause greenhouse gases? Should we give a bunch of money to the government through increased taxes and fees so they can save us? I haven’t seen too many examples of government fixing things. My experience tells me that the government usually makes things worse when they get involved.
So, while I sympathize with Kimo about how hot it was last summer, I sure don’t want him to consult for traffic solutions on Kauai. He admits he has fried his brain. Kimo, don’t go outside without your hat.
Rick Starr
Princeville
