Something does not seem quite right with Tuesday’s story, “Uncertainty over rail leadership could put funding in jeopardy” (Star-Advertiser, June 4). Why give this a negative twist? Yes, it’s the end of it. Highly overdue.

The rail was ill-conceived; there never was too much traffic. I believe some mayor wanted to run for governor, needed money and started signing contracts to get contractors’ donations. He never got a vote on it, he simply asked the populace, “Do you want rubber or metal wheels?”

It will never work — too expensive and there aren’t enough riders. Mayor Rick Blangiardi should establish his legacy and tear it down, restore the damaged aina and grind up the ugly pillars and use the cement to repave all our streets. That could maintain jobs for many years.

Gerhard Hamm

Nuuanu

EXPRESS YOURSELF

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser welcomes all opinions. Want your voice to be heard? Submit a letter to the editor.

>> Write us: We welcome letters up to 150 words, and guest columns of 500-600 words. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and length. Include your name, address and daytime phone number.

>> Mail: Letters to the Editor, Honolulu Star-Advertiser 7 Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana, Suite #7-500 Honolulu, HI 96813

>> Contact: 529-4831 (phone), letters@staradvertiser.com, staradvertiser.com/editorial/submit-letter