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Roger Ebert and a gentler time will be missed
April 13, 2013 Regarding the passing of Roger Ebert: There was a time when life didn’t depend on politics. Whether it was the ‘60s, ‘70s or ‘80s, there was always thumbs up or thumbs down, on movies or lif. more »»
When will we learn truth about Bengazi tragedy?
April 13, 2013 President Obama, speaking about the Sandy Hook tragedy, proclaimed, “We need everybody to remember how we felt 100 days ago. more »»
Teachers should have the option to arm themselves
April 13, 2013 The quip above the April 7 Opinion page cartoon reads, “NRA wants to arm teachers. . .” Below the quip are pictures of an alphabet along with a firearm simulating the example of the alphabet, e.. more »»
Ignoring science not way to prove safety of GMOs
April 12, 2013 Let’s start with ignoring basic science: (Fact: Genes do not act in isolation; changing a part produces an effect within the whole). more »»
Opposing breast-feeding bill in Legislature shocking
April 12, 2013 Boo to the Maui Chamber of Commerce. I am shocked at its opposition to the “Relating to Breastfeeding in the Workplace” bill (“The Chamber View,” April 6). more »»
Stop the pollution from sugar cane ash and dust
April 12, 2013 I was on a whale-watching tour recently and a mother whale and her calf swam to our boat and hung alongside. Sugar cane ash started drifting toward us from a burn in Central Maui. more »»
Smoking ban on beaches should also apply to Maui
April 11, 2013 The mayor of Honolulu, Kirk Caldwell, is promising to sign a bill to ban smoking at Oahu’s beaches. more »»
Guns the choice in most assassination attempts
April 11, 2013 Four presidents — Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy — were killed by gunfire. more »»
If a video provides evidence, will arrest follow?
April 11, 2013 From the recent unfortunate shark attack reported by The Maui News (April 3), the article states “The video was being held as evidence as police continued to investigate the incident. more »»
Giving birth on the pali is a wonderful story
April 11, 2013 Tanalei’s birth on the pali . . . a wonderful story (The Maui News, April 3). Good luck to her and the whole family. more »»
Armed security personnel would make schools safer
April 10, 2013 Well, here we go again with the misinformed public and the lying media getting it completely wron. more »»
Island’s recycling efforts need to be expanded
April 10, 2013 We love this island and support more recycling. How can this occur? People of all ages need support, encouragement, and information on how to recycle more. more »»
Crackdown called for on Maui’s dangerous drivers
April 10, 2013 As a licensed motorcycle rider on Maui, I am constantly amazed, and sometimes appalled, at the things automobile drivers are doing while driving on the highways and byways of Mau. more »»
Proposed tax for private septic systems is unfair
April 10, 2013 House Bill 903 seeks to impose another expense on owners of properties served by individual wastewater systems. The bill is unnecessary and unwise. more »»
Incinerator would provide energy, reduce problems
April 9, 2013 Interesting reading in your paper regarding the pollution concern by Kainoa Horcajo (Viewpoint, April 1) and others as I sit on a condo lanai here in Kihei somewhat awash in ashes from a cane fiel. more »»
Gabbard’s vote is betrayal of campaign promise
April 9, 2013 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s recent vote in favor of the Continuing (Budget) Resolution has riled up many of her supporters. more »»
Protecting marine life must be political priority
April 9, 2013 Although I admire and appreciate people who hold political office, there are times when some of them have to be removed from office. Unfortunately, we are faced with that situation now. more »»
Mixing of students causes resentment and envy
April 9, 2013 First of all, I would like to give big ups to the young girl who firmly stood up and put herself in harm’s way to protect her peer who was being picked on by a group of bullies (The Maui News, March... more »»
Guns: Yes to background checks, no to armed guards
April 9, 2013 The National Rifle Association is again promoting armed security guards in schools but will not support background checks for gun purchas. more »»
Shoe collection project aims to bring Nike back, help landfill
April 8, 2013 Americans buy 2.3 million pairs of shoes every day. Three million pounds of that goes into our landfills nationally per year. more »» |
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