• Politics don’t belong in Superbowl • A dog lover’s request • Little courage and no respect • Stand up to the mayor, don’t be a yes man • Drunken driving needs to stop Politics don’t belong in Superbowl Super
• Politics don’t belong in Superbowl • A dog lover’s request • Little courage and no respect • Stand up to the mayor, don’t be a yes man • Drunken driving needs to stop
Politics don’t belong in Superbowl
Super Bowl Sunday is a day to relax, escape from reality and enjoy an entertaining game of football.
It is one day politics should be left behind. Scott Pelley’s interview with the president should had been saved for the TV show “60 Minutes,” where it belonged.
Politics is one of my favorite subjects, however to run a pre-game Super Bowl show with an interview with President Obama talking about woman in combat, gays in the Boy Scouts, and if he had a son would he let him play football along with talk on taxes was just a real downer.
Super Bowl Sunday is the ultimate Sabbath and the one day we all need off from politics. Maybe next year the president can talk football?
To everything there is a season and politics is not the season for reason on Super Bowl Sunday! Please pass the chicken wings and great game coach Harbaugh.
James “Kimo” Rosen
Kapa‘a
A dog lover’s request
Before adopting a dog, I made an effort to learn the laws for dog use on the multi-use path.
I wanted to obey the laws so as not to give other responsible dog owners a bad name.
In case you aren’t aware, these are the laws:
1) Dogs must be on a leash.
2) A leash must be six feet or shorter (no retractable leashes).
3) No more than two dogs per owner.
4) Dog walkers must carry dog waste pickup bags.
5) Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately.
6) Dogs must have and wear a current license.
I recognize that some may prefer not to follow these laws for various reasons (A dog running happily on the beach is a lovely sight!). However, as a frequent patron of the multi-use path, I am dismayed by the blatant disregard some dog owners show toward other users of the path.
My (leashed) dog has been pounced on, bitten, chased and barked at by loose dogs, while the owners of the unruly dogs fail to control their pets.
I’m often unable to get away from the dog as it follows me, barks at me, etc. Some owners assure me that “he only wants to play.” Well my dog and I do NOT want to play. I’ve also been told “Oh, he’s friendly,” while the dog snarls and bares its teeth.
However, not all dog-law breakers are inconsiderate. I’ve seen dog owners with three very well-behaved dogs, or one who immediately puts a leash on their pooch when other dogs appear. If you are considerate and take appropriate responsibility for your dog, you are A-OK with me.
Fellow dog enthusiasts, please show a little consideration for those of us who just want to walk our leashed dogs in peace.
Amithea Love
Kapa‘a
Little courage and no respect
A recent UH study of Hawai‘i voters, including voters on Kaua‘i, found 81 percent support the legalization of marijuana — similar to the reforms made by citizens in Colorado and Washington states. State House Speaker Joseph Souki proposes legislation to allow residents 21 and older to possess one ounce of pakalolo and a limited number of plants. Please call Mr. Souki at (808) 856-6100 and thank him for his leadership and wisdom.
What do Kauai‘s reps say? The Garden Island reported they are cautious! Cautious? After 40 years of a failed drug war that has destroyed lives and families? After wasting over a trillion dollars? Where is their courage to be bold and do the right thing? Where is their respect for constituents who overwhelmingly, 81 percent, demand this change?
Our leaders have little courage and no respect for residents!
Sen. Ron Kouchi (D-Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau), said it is “premature” to comment? This is leadership? No! Call him at (808) 856-6030 and ask him to WORK for us!
Rep. James Tokioka (D-Wailua, Koloa), says he cannot support legalization at this time but may reconsider if people in his district feel differently. Over 81 percent support! Call him at (808) 856-6270! Let him know you support legalization.
Rep. Derek Kawakami (D-Hanalei, Kapa‘a), says he leans toward legalization but has concerns. Call him at (808) 856-8435 to help him make up his mind. Stop jailing our young, non-violent Hawaiians.
Rep. Dee Morikawa (D-Waimea, Po‘ipu), says she’s waiting to see but has supported marijuana dispensaries in the past. Call her at (808) 856-6280 and ask her to be a more assertive leader on this overdue change.
New county prosecutor, Justin Kollar, remains unclear about his position. Unclear? Mr. Kollar promised us leadership.
I‘m clear. I‘ve worked with experts on this for over 20 years.
Prohibition does not work. It simply wastes our money and brings guns and violence to our neighborhoods.
Scott Goold
Koloa
Stand up to the mayor, don’t be a yes man
The personnel director had been accused by the mayor and the mayor-appointed Civil Service Commission board members, comprised of Catherine Adams, John, Low, Roy Morita, Lani Aranio and Gilbet Maerina, as not being a team player and not having the leadership to follow a program simply because he voiced his opinion that in this time when the departments were being asked to minimize their budgets, he could not justify spending taxpayers money now to change a program that was presently working.
It would cost the taxpayers more money. So as a TEAM they schemed and connived to replace him because he didn’t agree with them. If this is part of being a team, then the director is better off without them, and if leading a program means doing what your told, even if it’s against your conviction, then kudos to the director for being his own man.
We need more people like him who will stand up for what is right and not become “yes” men to the mayor.
Joseph Stiles
Lihu‘e
Drunken driving needs to stop
Saturday night a drunk driver crashed and flipped his truck at the Waikoko bridge. I was on my morning run and I saw the wrecked truck — it was upside down and totaled. He must have been going fast.
Later I was told the driver got out without a scratch on him. When the cops came, they never even tested him for alcohol in his system! Auwe! According to his friends, he was definitely DUI.
Let’s get these drunken drivers off our roads — when they crash, test them for alcohol on the spot! KPD, any response to why he wasn’t tested on the spot?
Nathan Kobayashi
Hanalei
