Hirono should call it quits
I have much anger and am hurt by the damaging remarks Sen. Mazie Hirono made against many innocent men in this great country called the United States. Personally, I don’t have a single criminal violation and have lived a clean and productive life like many other good American males. For myself, Hirono’s remarks against the great men in America falls on the boundaries of defamation of character.
It is time for her to shut up and even drop out, for many in the great United States don’t want to see a belligerent sexist in the U.S. Senate. Boy, does the United States look decrepit to the rest of the world after her wretched remarks.
Great and intelligent females have personally told me all these wretched sexist remarks against innocent American males is counterproductive for these great men, who will be scared to even talk to females. What next? Lawsuits for men talking to females?
Dean Nagasako
Honokaa
Police cyclists a bit better, please
Why doesn’t Ironman really try to do something about these constant bicyclist infractions? I’ve watched Ironman since it came to Kona, and I love it, but I have been disrespected by these athletes myself, and it definitely needs stricter enforcement!
P.S., police officers coming to help from other areas besides Kona, also need to be briefed extensively on their duties!
Claudia Steffen
Captain Cook
Shaka sign of neighborly love
Everyday, like three times a day, I walk my Pomeranian, Kenji, in Waikoloa Village. There isn’t a car or person that goes by who doesn’t wave or shaka. Not one: friends, regulars or newbies who are likely visitors.
It is more than a simple gesture. It is aloha from them to me and me to them. I welcome them all to our wonderful world.
David Hirt
Waikoloa Village
Light up Ironman
The “Stayin’ Alive” article in the Tuesday, Oct. 9, WHT omitted at least one important recommendation. Athletes on bike or foot training at dusk or later should be wearing some sort of reflective gear.
Driving on Alii Drive and some other Kona roadways is dangerous enough during daylight hours. Athletes are at increased risk if they can’t be seen at night.
Ken Weber
Kailua-Kona
Don’t punish vacation renters
I would hope the county council reconsiders their harsh action on property owners renting a room or cabin to vacation renters. This is already well established on Hawaii, and it provides an income to many families including many on limited fixed incomes.
I can understand the need to make sure all of the rentals are legal dwellings, and that appropriate taxes are paid to the state and county. We pay dearly to live in Hawaii, and a bit of extra effort to provide a vacation rental is good for the family and good for the tourist.
Greg Bland
Naalehu