The answer is no. As state director of transportation, I conceived the wire grid to shield motorists from electro-magnetic radiation, and then promised the shielding in court to avoid a restraining order on construction.
To be sure, pacemakers have improved and some day the omega transmissions may cease or berelocated. But as of now, the hazard to motorists is still there. Visitors to the makai tunnel entrance to H-3 have seen the supports for the wire grid shield ready to go up.
Please urge the governor not to compromise the promise and credibility of the state.
E. ALVEY WRIGHT
Kailua
The students reflect Hawaii's cultural diversity and I'm proud of the way in which they resolve conflicts and respect their individual uniqueness. I am confident that they will go on to seventh-grade with a strong sense of fairness and an unbiased view of cultural differences.
I went to the Kuapa Isle mandatory conversion hearing at City Hall. I saw the Bishop Estate supporters wearing
"Thou Shalt Not Steal" T-shirts. I saw the massed-produced placards carrying such messages as "No More Stealing." I saw signs with a picture of six Caucasians with Kuapa Isle townhouses in the background under the picture: "Alms for the Arrogant" or "Alms for the Affluent."
I realized with great sadness that these signs referred to me. I am not any of these things. My neighbors are not any of these things.
Why all of these hateful and untruthful accusations? What message does this carry to our Hawaiian society vxxx and what message does this carry to the students of Kamehameha Schools?
LYNNE METZGER
Rather than committing themselves to serious, creative thinking that would right Hawaii's dreadful business environment by deregulating the economy to overcome natural disadvantages such as geographic isolation, small internal market, high transportation costs, etc., the Democrats have again jumped for the "easy" solution - tax 'em!
BILL SHARP
Eating disorders, as mentioned in the article, are an example of the insecurities within us but a minor one compared to increased crime, drug abuse, etc., which also stem from insecurities of our youth.
Is Chang implying that my wife, as well as other beauty contest winners, are responsible for the insecurities of our nation's youth?
A contestant must not only be beautiful, but must be articulate, healthy, talented, intelligent and composed. A woman like this would seem to be very well-rounded and not just an individual relying on a single, God-given gift.
Chang should get to know my wife Valerie, Mrs. Hawaii 1995. In a world searching for good role models, my children are so fortunate, as I am, that they need not look any further than within their own home.
DAVID ELDREDGE