Hirono has most relevant experience
Mazie Hirono is the most knowledgeable and experienced person running for governor. She is the only candidate from either party with working knowledge and experience in both the legislative and executive branches of state government. She was not only a state legislator, but also the state lieutenant governor.In both positions, she was considered a work horse who dealt effectively with others to get the jobs done.
When our economy is in doldrums and the state revenue is weak, Hawaii needs someone with knowledge, experience and ability to get the state moving again. Mazie is that person.
Edgar A. Hamasu
Hirono's campaign is realistic, not divisive
The poster at Mazie Hirono's campaign headquarters with the slogan "Let's make sure Asian Pacific American voices are heard. Vote Democrat" is appropriate for Hawaii. I do not view this slogan as divisive, as Brad Piontkowski does (Letters, Star-Bulletin, Sept. 14).To unite Asian Pacific Islanders over and above their own ethnic differences is a legitimate campaign strategy. After all, this is what America is all about. Special-interest groups abound in America and they all want to be heard. To organize into a larger body to increase their influence by way of the ballot box is the American way.
The Democratic Party in Hawaii has a long history of reaching out to and maintaining focus on the interests of ethnic minorities here. The poster is consistent with this history.
Teruni Kanegawa
Wahiawa
Case's progressive agenda suits Hawaii
Voters have a stark choice between the past with Andy Anderson, the present status quo of Mazie Hirono or a bright future with Ed Case and his progressive agenda for change.In this year's commencement speech at Vassar College, the playwright Tony Kushner said: "You are a citizen of a flawed but actual democracy. ... When you don't act, you act. When you don't vote, you vote. When you accept the loony logic of some on the left that there is no political value in supporting the lesser of two evils, you open the door to the greater evil."
Rarely has such an opportunity presented itself. Don't miss it. Vote on Saturday as if Hawaii's future depends on it -- because it does!
John Jaeger
Cavasso offers wide range of experience
The candidates for lieutenant governor are impressive, but I was especially impressed with Cam Cavasso at a recent forum in Mililani. He was definitely the most prepared.He was the candidate with the most proven and positive experience in a variety of fields, from business to military to government, and chose his words carefully, explaining his background, his hopes and plans for the state of Hawaii and his moral standing.
Cavasso's goal to support the governor to make that person the most successful governor ever is commendable. What an asset he would be to the governor and to Hawaii.
Deborah Yamaguchi
Mililani
Anderson and Hee are Hawaii's future
For the first time in 25 years, I'm going to vote the Democratic ticket in the primary election. I'm proud to be a Republican, but I don't believe Linda Lingle has the ability to solve the pressing problems that have to be addressed in the next four years. The economy, public education and the state's treatment of Hawaiians are issues that have to be the at the top of any political candidate's agenda.Andy Anderson and Clayton Hee offer the most hope for the citizens of Hawaii. I urge everyone to study the plans of these two men and I believe you will come to the same conclusion.
Dan Huffman
Kahaluu
Creationism doesn't belong in science class
A recent letter identified me as a supporter of creationism in the science curriculum (Star-Bulletin, Sept. 15). That is not true. When the full Board of Education acted on the issue, I voted to limit the teaching of science to scientific theory.While I allowed the proposal to advance from committee to the full board, it was at the full board level that a thorough airing of the issue took place. Response and testimony of the scientific community overwhelming supported the existing research-based curriculum.
Some people reject the theory of evolution in favor of faith-based concepts. In the context of academic freedom, such views have a place in comparative religion classes. But such concepts are not scientific, and do not belong in the science curriculum.
Karen Knudsen
Board of Education
Q&A: BOE At-large candidates
Let's shift some enthusiasm to primary
We are all excited by the success of University of Hawaii sports programs. Games are on radio and TV; reports are in the newspapers. Thousands of fans attend the games to cheer for the UH teams.We should carry some of this excitement about UH sports over to the biggest event the state has seen in four years: the primary election.
It is up to us to create our dream team. We need leaders who excite us and give us hope for the future. As in sports, we need qualified, talented winners to lead us. We need people like Linda Lingle and Dalton Tanonaka in the state's two top jobs. They have the right plans to create opportunities for all of us. This Saturday, please cast your ballot for two people who are right for Hawaii: Linda Lingle and Dalton Tanonaka.
Mark Magno
Waipahu
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