We’re all in this water problem together

I just read the most wonderful letter on the water restriction imposed on Kona. Of course, this letter was written by a most wonderful man and we are so fortunate that he chose to move to Hawaii where he knows how to solve our water challenges without knowing a thing about the problem.

In local circles, we are familiar with his type as a typical transplant newcomer to the island who knows every solution and is capable of judging everyone without knowing the facts. His conclusions are based on his prior perfect place of residence which he left, choosing to move to the Island of Hawaii. The one thing we are thankful for is that he is representative of only a small, offensive minority of those who come here.

The one thing he has not learned to do but must love about living here is that we live on an island and must all work together to survive. His chosen field of expertise is criticism without facts. Sure, the wells are down but by cooperating, we can get through this. Sure, the Water Department can think ahead and buy all the necessary spare parts for every unforeseen situation. The Water Department could also dig wells all over the place in preparation. Our water bills would reflect that not-to-wise decision and create screams and accusations of stupidity for wasteful spending camouflaged as “thinking ahead.”

Mr. Alan Parfinovics, it would help your image if you checked the facts before spouting off. We have lived on this island for centuries before your name was ever mentioned and did so by cooperating with each other instead of mouthing off uninformed.

Leningrad Elarionoff is a resident of Waimea