Letters to the editor: 11-15-19

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GOP thanks island for etiquette around Trump rallies

I would like to thank West Hawaii Today for the articles they wrote about Scott Presler as guest speaker for the Trump 2020 rallies in Hilo, Waimea and Kona.

It has been a whirlwind visit for Scott, who has energized the GOP on Maui, Oahu and Hawaii Island with his inspiring talks and positive attitude. He encouraged conservatives to get out, speak up and take action because the “organized minority is louder than the silent majority.”

The East Hawaii, North Hawaii and West Hawaii Republicans also thank the people of Hawaii for their respect and graciousness in refraining from protesting and defacing any of our banners and posters. Because of what had been happening on the mainland, there had been concerns about the flack we’d get from putting on a Trump 2020 rally, and we were told that we should get security guards or off-duty policemen.

When discussions came up about security, those of us who knew our community said, “Hawaii people not like that!” And we were so proud to prove that we were right!

The Republican Party has been revitalized by Scott Presler’s visit, and we look forward to a healthy two-party system in Hawaii.

Lani Eugenio, chairman

East Hawaii County Republican Party