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Senator Kanno should get another chance

I support Sen. Brian Kanno's change of mind on his Margery Bronster vote, which he relayed in a letter mailed to constituents.

In the political arena, change can be perceived as a negative thing. But how many of us have experienced a change of heart on some issue or position?

One of the qualities I admire about Kanno is his ability to listen. It is understandable that, in the heated debates going on at the time of the confirmation hearings of then-Attorney General Bronster, he was convinced but later came to see his error.

In the world of faith and religion, this is called repentance. It is the wonderful ability to admit that you were wrong and to seek forgiveness.

Kanno deserves another term.

Christopher K. Eng
Ewa Beach

Don't want Natatorium pool fixed? Vote Fasi

Granted, this is not a single-issue election. For those of us who care about Kaimana Beach, however, it is important to know that Jeremy Harris will be going for restoration of the Natatorium pool after his re-election, when he knows full well this pool will fail soon after completion for health and safety reasons.

Of course, by that time, he will be out of office and running for governor. Then the replacement mayor, Mufi Hannemann, who was the swing vote when the City Council granted the swimming pool permit, will be forced to repay the $20-million loan by having the government franchise out this 2,500-seat auditorium for sunset shows. These shows would generate $75,000 per evening.

Frank Fasi opposes the Natatorium pool restoration. Therefore, I am voting for a proven leader who will not waste tax dollars or disenfranchise local people for mere money from hula shows. I am voting for Fasi.

Rick Bernstein
Kaimana Beach Coalition

Other races deserve voters' full attention

Let's give Jeremy Harris his 51 percent of the vote on Saturday. Then he can save the balance of his funds for his next campaign.

The mayor can go back to work -- double time -- and we can all concentrate on the serious business of electing legislators, Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees and, most important, Board of Education members.

Mary Anne Selander
Mililani

Harris won't serve full term if elected

The answer to whether Mayor Harris will remain in office for his full four-year term, if re-elected, was evident during the debates. He has no intention of serving more than two years before quitting to run for governor.

How does Harris expect to complete all of his grandiose noncompliant parks and other city programs in two years?

I want a mayor who intends to be more than a manager. Honolulu is not a business. I want a mayor who will not move to another company -- using the same business analogy -- just for the increased status and benefits.

Ann-Maile Yamasaki

Quotables "My thought was, 'Finally.'" Chelsey-Ann Kaimi NANAKULI GOLDEN HAWKS RUNNING BACK First girl in Hawaii to score a touchdown in a high school varsity football game "I still like Frank. We just don't speak to each other anymore." D.G. "Andy" Anderson HONOLULU BUSINESSMAN Who's been both friend and foe to former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi "Our destiny now lies in everybody else's hands." Nalani Olds INTERIM TRUSTEE ON THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD Who thinks judicial decisions are causing Hawaiians to lose control of their future

Maui residents were not allowed to testify

Whether one supports holding dolphins in captivity, or the development of the triangle at the entrance to Kihei, there was one big issue that surfaced at the Maui Planning Commission meeting on the evening of Sept. 11: the treatment of Valley Isle residents.

About 200 people showed up to testify but were forced to sit through three hours of presentations by the developer, researchers and planning commission members.

Somehow, students and research assistants from Oahu, who had been flown to Maui to support the facility, also were allowed to testify before Maui residents could speak their minds.

By 9:30 p.m., most folks had left, frustrated and angry. Those who remained to testify were cut off and treated rudely.

I am appalled by the Maui Planning Commission's treatment of Mauians. We have valid concerns about this proposed development ranging from traffic flow to drainage, from flooding to the dolphins' safety and quality of life. We all deserve to be heard.

Hannah Bernard
Executive Director
Hawaii Wildlife Fund

Big Isle police chief overstepped authority

Regarding Chief Wayne Carvalho and the Big Island Police Department's surveillance of Jack Brunton (Star-Bulletin, Sept. 16): What century is this guy from? How can his own men follow such obviously outrageous and unconstitutional orders?

This kind of mentality is symptomatic of a department that is way out of touch. It needs a thorough cleaning!

Ann Moriyasu
Kailua

Whitney Anderson is trying to fool voters

Today I received a mailing from Republican Sen. Whitney Anderson of the 25th District that reaches a low in campaign literature. It implies that Anderson thinks his constituents are totally ignorant of the legislative process.

It says that Fred Hemmings voted against numerous bills that would have helped his district and a variety of human services. In reality, what Hemmings voted against, in 1990 mind you, was Governor Waihee's entire budget.

Hemmings felt it would be a disaster, which proved to be all too true. That budget blew a great surplus. We've had an inflated government and have gone downhill economically ever since.

Whitney Anderson voted in favor of that budget.

Shirley Hasenyager
Kailua

Sign-wavers are causing sensory overload

How am I expected to put on my make-up, eat my bagel, drink my coffee, chit-chat on my cell phone and drive safely when a candidate is waving his sign in front of my car? Does this mean he is a qualified candidate?

Wave in front of me and you can wave my vote away! P.S. This was written at a red light.

Eve Colton
Aiea

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