The big black cat (The Maui News, Nov. 2; Letters, Nov. 8) and the guy driving it was me.
I am an artist with disabilities and my electric wheelchair not only affords me mobility but a chance to express myself.
My sole intent is to put smiles on people's faces and promote the arts, and I know I succeeded in doing so for the vast majority of the evening's participants.
I made no attempt to enter the costume contest and I agree that what I created was a float and I think there should be room for that, too.
We have a vibrant keiki parade, why not follow that with a sanctioned parade of floats and a designated area where the floats could assemble and safely continue to be enjoyed by all?
A quick look on the Internet shows that big cat has become the mascot of this year's celebration. We all benefit, especially creativity, freedom of expression and the community at large.
Tim Pierpoint
Haiku
