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‘Aspirational’ sentiments disgusting and terrifying

The spectacle of tens of thousands of U.S. university students marching and shouting “From the river to the sea,” and some members of Congress applauding this genocidal chant with the pathetic excuse that these sentiments are just “aspirational,” is both disgusting and terrifying.    I suspect that 80 years ago these same people would have told us that Lebensraum, Deutschland Uber Alles and Arbeit Macht Frei were also just “aspirational slogans.”   Tell that to the 6 million Jews, 3.3 million Russians, 1.8 million Poles, 500,000 Gypsies, 300,000 people with ...

More infrastructure needed with affordable housing

With the announcement that more affordable housing is being built in Kihei, please address the concerns of overwhelming traffic in that area, along with current water restrictions, homelessness and the wetlands next door. Janet King Kihei

Dreaded mud floods topic for discussion at meeting

While drought conditions are forecast, Kihei residents are well aware it only takes one heavy rain in Kula to once again bring the dreaded mud floods to their homes, businesses and infrastructure. This month, the Kihei Community Association general membership meeting will get some input on various aspects that contribute to the onslaught. As the matter begins Upcountry, we will hear from Haleakala Ranch’s Scott Meidell. Since the affected location is South Maui, the district’s Maui County Council Member Tom Cook will participate. To take the holistic overview, talk of the ...

Concerns for Upcountry as water reserves dwindle

I have grave concerns for our Upcountry community as water reserves dwindle. There seems to be little or no conversation about it, just a voluntary reduction in usage. I recognize that we are not a culture that conserves energy. However, conservation, access to other resources and strict enforcement of cutbacks should already be in place. The situation impacts farming, food production and health. Can we come together and discuss resources and options? Where is our leadership when we need it? Kabba Anand Pukalani

Lesson in manners taught by youngster in Japan

A recent opinion about respect on a game field, brings to mind a recent trip to Japan. Our driver allowed a youngster to cross in front of us at a busy driveway, and once across, turned towards us and bowed, like Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie upon winning the Masters. Can we all learn from this? Frank Suda Kihei

Knight remembered for act of disrespect

The Indiana basketball team was invited to a basketball tournament in Hawaii in the 1980s. They didn’t do too well, and coach Bob Knight was upset about the refereeing during the tournament. As a Hawaiian custom, when you leave the islands, you are given a gift. Each team from the tournament received a box of pineapples and Knight was the only coach to throw the gift of pineapples off the bus onto the road when they left for the mainland. Hawaii people never forget how disrespectful he was to the people and state of Hawaii. Terao Nakasone Kihei