• Let’s get started • Let’s get started • Mahalo, KPD • Hooray for cell phone ban Let’s get started TGI’s timely article on the high rate of suicides among the young begs for collaborative support from the public and
• Let’s get started • Let’s get started • Mahalo, KPD • Hooray for cell phone ban
Let’s get started
TGI’s timely article on the high rate of suicides among the young begs for collaborative support from the public and private sectors.
We can’t leave it up for “others” to do something about it: we ALL need to be a part of the combined effort of providing viable options to address this problem.
How about re-establishing Hi-Y and Y-Teen clubs to encourage the young to re-connect with one another in social settings? What about getting communities organized to sponsor activities for positive inter-action, such as dances and hobby clubs?
What about having more part-time work positions so that the young folks can earn pocket money and take pride in being financially responsible? The article points out the need for times and situations when many young people feel isolated and despondent, looking for somewhere to go or someone to talk to. With the ways in which we have left them to fend for themselves, we’ve exacerbated the problem, big time.
Unless and until adults willingly volunteer their time, skills, and efforts to pitch in and kokua, we may be lamenting this problem with no end in sight. Let’s get started.
Jose Bulatao Jr., Kekaha
Movie should have been called ‘Sacred Princess, Sacred Culture’
The fact that the original title of this movie was to be “Barbarian Princess “ is ironically laughable. Even though they changed the title to “Princess Ka‘iulani”, to imply that the Hawaiians, the culture and especially the monarchy was savage or barbaric is misinformed, misguided, and downright ignorant. The Hawaiians should be globally referred to as a sacred people.
After all, what does it mean to be a truly “advanced culture” versus a barbaric or savage one? All you have to do is look at the spiritual development of a people and their culture, how they interact with their environmental surroundings, and manage their God-given resources.
The original people of this land had a love, reverence, and respect for all of creation and held everything, heavenly and earthly, as sacred.
Just because a culture advances in technological, scientific, or intellectual development doesn’t necessarily indicate true advancement. Let’s look at the so-called sophisticated/advanced nations of today and what legacy they are leaving humanity’s future generations. Reflect on the carbon footprint being left by the powers that be — now that’s barbaric!
To live in the Spirit of Aloha for all of creation and to nurture and see the sacredness of life in everything… that is advanced… that is Hawaiian.
Throughout all the injustices, trials, and tribulations, the Hawaiians stand firm in the spirit of aloha and this level of courage, patience, and unconditional love demonstrated by these sacred people is an example the world should take note of. Queen Lili‘uokalani was a classic example. Upon being imprisoned in her own castle, she prayed for those that placed her there.
Hawai‘i Nei is the piko of the world and the Spirit of Aloha that shines from this special land and these people is a beacon of light for the world to follow. Despite setbacks and impending challenges, the core of this sacred culture refuses to be shaken from their spiritual dignity and firm stance in Aloha. The Hawaiian people will prevail with Aloha and the truth.
Eh Hollywood or whoever, make a movie about that and the real truth about what happened here and the illegal injustices done to the kanaka maoli nation!
The powers that be should humble themselves before the Hawaiians, American Indians, and other sacred tribes and take a lesson in pono management of earthly resources. Maybe then the world would be a little less barbaric.
Being raised in Hawai‘i Nei amongst and by these sacred people has been the greatest blessing of my life. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono. Imua Hawai‘i Nei, malama pono, God bless humanity.
Proud to be keiki o ka ‘aina.
Grady Bintliff, Paniau, Hawai‘i Nei
Mahalo, KPD
I just moved hear from the Mainland and had my wallet stolen from a local business in Princeville. It was suggested that I file a police report which I thought would be a waste of time.
The KPD officers that took my report, investigated the theft were very polite and very thorough. They immediately went to the local business and viewed video footage from the time of theft and observed the suspect.
The wallet was returned by another extremely polite officer who took the time to dust the credit cards for finger prints.
My interactions with the KPD officers were A+ and their courtesy and professionalism did not go unnoticed.
Doug Blakely, Hanalei
Hooray for cell phone ban
Since it became law Sunday, I’ve noticed less use of cell phones while driving and people are pulling to the shoulder of the road to use their cellular phones.
Hopefully we here on Kaua‘i can make it a 100 percent no cellular phone while driving zone (to include texting).
Get a hands free device if you need to talk while driving and make every conversation short.
Howard Tolbe, ‘Ele‘ele
