Barr’s ABC ‘show’
Attorney General William Barr’s ABC “show” was all about him trying to get in front of the justified criticism at him for bending over for President Donald Trump. Throughout the commentary, every time he tried to answer a question that focused on him as a willing enforcer for Trump, he could not keep a straight face. He always either looked away or looked down. But like Trump, he knows because of the corruption in the Republican party he thinks he is above the law. And I think it is starting to look that way.
The only problem with the 2020 election is Trump is going to be re-elected because he has no competition. A candidate to win would be a Republication that opposes Trump in the election and one the Democrats support.
David Robinson
Paauilo
The smoking gun
Hawaii County requires gun owners to register their firearms, but they bought an unregistered gang-cesspool in Naalehu. It is in good working condition, although the Department of Environmental Management says it is not. Let’s call this the smoking gun. The Board of Ethics must air this situation and the rest of the stinky mess.
While we are at it, why did Stacy Higa stop playing the board’s meetings on his public access TV station?
Jerry Warren
Naalehu
Not funny at all
In regard to the West Hawaii Today Feb. 18 article, Mayor Seeks “Truce” Extension of TMT etc. This is really beginning to not be funny at all. In particular, when business has to be stymied and hurt because of those that do not have a dime in the game. Plus, the fact that our so-called leaders show no inclination to follow the Supreme (law) that they themselves originally proposed and bring about an end to this debacle. Whether good or bad, it’s still the law that is being ignored.
Hugo von Platen Luder
Holualoa
Support legislation to protect coral reefs
Our coral reefs are in trouble, and we need to support our Legislature in saving our coral reefs and the marine life that lives there via SB2778, HB2248, SB2621 and HB1860.
Hawaii’s coral reefs provide habitat for near-shore marine life, protect our coastal areas from waves and storms, and support tourism and fishing industries — ecosystem services worth billions of dollars. Coral reefs are also fundamental to the fabric of our local communities, providing a source of food, materials, and traditional activities. Hawaiian corals are highly endemic and grow extremely slowly in their natural habitat. As a result, we are losing corals faster than they are naturally being replaced.
By wearing as much protective clothing as possible, then applying limited amounts of reef-safer mineral-based sunscreens where needed, we can all help Hawaii’s coral and marine ecosystems flourish and remain healthy for generations to come.
Mendy Dant
Executive Vice President
Fair Wind Cruises, Kona Sunrise Charters