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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Corporations make it difficult to contact them

When you try and call the banks and especially insurance companies, they are closed on the weekends. Most people work, and can only call customer service on their lunch break. But the problem is you have to wait at least a half hour before you can talk to a representative; by that time, ...

Letter: Can’t wait to tune in to Hawaii Reggae Network

Still listening in my old truck to cassettes from the 80s that I taped off KAOI, with Guy “Jammin’ Jamico” Amico. Classic shows well curated by a fine DJ that are timeless. And then he disappeared into the ether. So glad he’s back. Can’t wait to tune in to the Hawaii Reggae ...

Letter: Political misinterpretation causes different meaning

The 14th amendment was never intended to be abused and misused the way it has for so long. It was intended mainly to assure that those who were brought to the U.S. as slaves and their children were guaranteed citizenship in the U.S. Misinterpretation for political means has caused it to take ...

Letter: President just can’t help being sociopathic bigot

There is so much criticism aimed at President Trump that it is disheartening. People just don’t seem to understand his cruelty and bigotry. Don’t they know that he can’t help himself in that, through no fault of his own, he is a sociopath (mental health disorder characterized by ...

Letter: Front St. Affordable Apartments will be rebuilt

Big mahalo to Hale Mahaolu, as they assume/incorporate this property as part of their continued good works in supporting the residents of Lahaina, both retired and employed families who qualify for assistance. Along with the request and assurance of buried utility lines, two entrance/exit ...

Letter: Who is going to care for all the aging?

Currently there are 62 million people in America 65 years and older, or about 18 percent of the population. In the next five years, the population of people 65 years and older will be at a low estimate of 20 percent of the population. In Japan, almost 30 percent of the population ...