I have now read David Shapiro’s column (“Proposed Council raises reflect greed and cynicism,” Star-Advertiser, Volcanic Ash, May 7), and no fewer than five letters to the editor questioning the raises for City Council members.

The issue brings up a statement that my good friend Jack Koury, a 30-year civics/history teacher and coach at Damien High School, once said about politicians: “If they’re not rich going into office, they’ll certainly be rich coming out.”

Chip Davey

Downtown Honolulu

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