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Tuesday, November 21, 2000
Quotables
"I've always said I have known the highest peak in life and I've known the lowest." Yun Tau Zane Chee
WHO WAS 20 YEARS OLD AND A SOPHOMORE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WHEN SHE BECAME, IN 1948, THE STATE'S FIRST MISS HAWAII
On her life experiences, ranging from winning the crown to losing her twin sons to cancer just before they turned 13
"It's the only toy that crosses over from boys to girls and appeals to a wide range of children." Joseph Tobin
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII EDUCATION PROFESSOR
On the Pokemon craze, discussed during a public forum at the university last night
Gore camp thinks some votes should count more
Incredible! Here we have the Democrats saying "all votes count." However, it seems that some votes count more than others -- but only if they are for Al Gore. Military votes, without postmarks, through no fault of those voting, don't count, but that's because we know they're for George W. Bush.Democrat-appointed judges in Florida interpret laws and make rulings with loopholes big enough to drive a truck through. Gore defenders like Alan Dershowitz of "O.J. is innocent" fame and Bill Daley of the "Deadman Daley" political machine in Chicago are out there supporting and defending this garbage.
We now have a precedent set for the challenging of all elections that takes the vote count out of politically neutral machines and puts it into the manipulative and biased hands of humans. This really stinks.
Tom Gabrielli
Hawaii Kai
Fate of nations has often hinged on one vote
It's a good idea to keep the following in mind, when we get frustrated over what seems like the interminable subject of counting and recounting of votes:
In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control over England.
Janet E. Sing
Organizing Regent
National Society, Daughters of The American Revolution
Hawaii Loa Chapter, Big Island
Grapple for votes is politics as usual
Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris wants to ignore manual recounts. As co-chairwoman of George W. Bush's campaign in Florida, I wonder why. But then, the seven Florida Supreme Court justices who say count them anyway were all appointed by Democratic governors. Politics as usual.If anyone wants some interesting reading, sign on to the BBC's website (www.bbc.co.uk), and see how some people around the world view our election process. The government of Zimbabwe has offered to send us some help if we need it. Maybe we do.
Scott McHenry
America looks silly to rest of the world
I am totally disgusted by the way Vice President Gore is trying to steal this election. He has said he would do "anything" to win. He backed this up with his selection of Bill Daley as his chairman. Daley comes from a family that knows more about how to steal elections. They did that for years in Cook County, Ill., where I used to live.The use of repeated hand recounts and the Florida judicial system, which is Democratic, to keep going until Gore gets the result he is looking for is outrageous. It should be stopped immediately.
The very liberal press is very biased and delights in getting more exposure than either O.J. Simpson or Monica Lewinsky.
The whole thing is a travesty and makes us look ridiculous in the eyes of the rest of the world.
Will Sanburn
Hawaii Kai
Serving on OHA board was fulfilling experience
It was with a great sense of awe that I served as a member of the interim Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
It was a good and interesting learning experience to witness OHA from the inside out. Each discussion and decision was thoroughly addressed.
There is room for more improvement, and it will take the concerted effort of everyone to bring OHA's mission and objective to fruition.
Mahalo to the many individuals for their faith and confidence by casting their OHA votes in my behalf. Also, mahalo to the interim board members; it was a privileged opportunity to serve with them.
Finally, congratulations to the newly elected trustees. May they move OHA's wheel to greater positive accomplishments.
Nani G. Brandt
Interim Trustee
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
OHA Special
Rice vs. Cayetano arguments
Rice vs. Cayetano decision
Holo I Mua: Sovereignty Roundtable
Waikiki is bustling, good-natured place
I've heard complaints that people distributing flyers in Waikiki are blocking sidewalk traffic. Simply not true.It's the tourists who block traffic sometimes, but I don't mind. I like walking around Waikiki every Sunday because the visitors are in such a good mood.
David Arthur Walters
Swim event should use biodegradable cups
I was recently invited to be on an escort boat for one of the swim teams in the International World Champion Swim Marathon held off Waikiki Beach on Nov. 5. These people (I did the female escort) were tough.Beside the hectic, race-car tactics to get your swimmer food or drink, everything was smooth. I hit only one boat. Others hit three or four.
My concern, though, was the trash. Cups of drinks or vitamins, usually in a banana, were given to swimmers on a lengthy pole. The swimmer would grab it, ingest it while still swimming, and then try to toss the cup back onto the boat. Some landed, some missed. These cups were plastic and sank.
Let's try to keep the oceans clean today for tomorrow and not exploit this place we call home.
Next time, try a biodegradable cup.
Vincent DePaolo
Waimanalo
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