•And now the real work can begin •The last refuge of a scoundrel •Thank you, Polihale volunteer angels •Stop illegal taxis And now the real work can begin The daunting task of gathering information focusing on Kaua‘i’s energy sustainability options
•And now the real work can begin
•The last refuge of a scoundrel
•Thank you, Polihale volunteer angels
•Stop illegal taxis
And now the real work can begin
The daunting task of gathering information focusing on Kaua‘i’s energy sustainability options moves forward. On Monday, the community input segment for west Kaua‘i took place at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center.
It will be interesting to see what outcomes will result from the encyclopedic collection of data gathered from stakeholders, consumers, and concurrent relevant proposals and studies which may need to be weighed and considered to provide a plan that will be embraced and adopted with respect to our energy and transportation needs and demands.
In the process, the bottom line is this: No matter what it may cost or what adjustments need to be made in the ways in which we transport ourselves or rely on the conveniences provided by our energy use and demands, we all need to be a part of the solution, and not merely pointers of the problem.
So, in essence, I’ve already started by changing my light bulbs, and have opted to hang out the laundry instead of using the dryer.
Jose Bulatao Jr., Kekaha
The last refuge of a scoundrel
This sounds very familiar and not only from John Hoff’s letter (“Off the shelves,” Letters, May 6), but from government sources as well.
Strangely enough I have heard the same words for 28 years from the Russians, who occupied Eastern Europe while I was living there. And the poor Russian forest worker or farmer in Russia, whose son serving in the Army was killed in one of those occupied countries, was given a flag of the Soviet Union and a medal and consoled with the words that their son had fallen for the freedom of the people of other countries. They did not say anything; their grief overwhelmed them when mourning their offspring who died in vain for a lie.
Don’t be surprised, but these are the words the occupying forces are required to use to justify their aggression of other countries. They have to say something to the taxpayers who have to foot the bill of the military adventures of their leaders.
The writer listed 40 countries that — according to him — are capable of enjoying freedom and democracy at the courtesy of the United States of America. How ironic! And the people of these countries think that they achieved the freedom and democracy themselves. Let’s straighten them out!
By the way, during the 1956 Hungarian revolution the Hungarians were desperately waiting for the help of the United States that had constantly encouraged the Hungarians through the airwaves to revolt and promised help. And when they did, the USA chickened out.
By now, the world map has changed. There are no Russian troops in those countries. There are U.S. troops in many of them. But don’t entertain the thought that they are much more popular than the Russians were.
Before bloating about our freedom and democracy exports, perhaps we should ask the presumed beneficiaries about their feelings and their opinion. And I will do just that and forward John Hoff’s published letter to the leading newspapers of the countries he mentioned to probe the opinion of the public there. Maybe they’ll reprint it and there will be some reaction.
Until then, let’s just review our current achievements in the area of freedom and democracy in the USA.
János Samu, Kalaheo
Thank you, Polihale volunteer angels
I wanted to take the time to personally thank the citizens, whoever you are out there, that repaired the road to Polihale Beach. My family and I are grateful for your efforts, that in turn have touched our lives.
As we came up over the dune in front of Queen’s Pond, my heart sang with joy. The vast beauty confirmed in my mind heaven is on earth here and now. I found my first sunrise shell ever and about an hour later my husband found his first sunrise shell ever.
Our day was full of bliss and truly a gift falling one day after our six-year wedding anniversary. Your efforts contributed to one of the best days of my life and a precious family memory. You are angels. Mahalo.
Amy Lagundino, Lihu‘e
Stop illegal taxis
I am wondering why all the legal taxis on Kaua‘i don’t get together and say something about all the illegal ones.
When a taxi is legal, they are carrying the correct amount of commercial insurance and they have a real inspection once a year.
Christine Kube, Kalaheo
