Letter: Gaza conflict, campus protests recall Vietnam
A month after the Hamas attack, the Israeli military had killed some 10,000 Palestinians. Today the toll is nearly 35,000 and millions displaced with nowhere to go. Read more
Letters
Make your voice heard by submitting your opinion about various local, national and world news topics through a letter to the editor.
Letter: Find humane solution to isles’ parakeet problem
As the founder of parrot sanctuaries and author of articles and a book on parrots, I believe I am qualified to speak to the proposal to use lethal means to reduce the state’s parakeet population. Read more
Letter: We would want justice if put in Israel’s position
I noticed a lot of pro-Palestinian protests around the country but no protest against Hamas, who started the conflict by killing more than 1,000 Israelis and capturing about 250 hostages. Read more
Letter: Power outages are no big deal, great time to read
Watching recent news coverage, I was entertained by folks who were “frustrated” and “inconvenienced” by the weather that caused power outages in Portlock and Hawaii Kai. Read more
Letter: It’s no witch hunt, Trump is destroying democracy
Donald Trump is trying to play the role of a martyr by continuously claiming that he is the victim of a nefarious witch hunt. Read more
Letter: If settling is best Ukraine option, what is worst?
While the author of a recent letter attempts to make a point about defining victory before America sends more aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, consider the flip side and define defeat (“Define victory in Ukraine before sending more aid,” Star-Advertiser, April 17). Read more
Letter: Rental bill might force owners to sell, leave Hawaii
Here’s how the Legislature’s passing of Senate Bill 2919 will affect me and why it’s so unfair. Read more
Letter: Gaza ceasefire will only lead to more violence
Regarding the recent letters supporting a ceasefire in Gaza: How can one imagine a ceasefire with a group of terrorists who invade a neighboring country, kidnap, rape and murder women and children, build military tunnels under hospitals and place rocket launchers next to schools? Read more
Letter: What happened to the Kamalii Mini Park plan
Honolulu City Council committee members passed a resolution in October 2019 to explore alternatives for Kamalii Mini Park in downtown Honolulu. Read more
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Letter: Focus on homelessness, legal cannabis can wait
The state Legislature was considering legalizing recreational cannabis this session even though homelessness is still a big problem in Hawaii. Read more
Letter: Trump level-headed on Medicare, Social Security
An analogy to the recent letter about fearing Trump’s Medicare decisions (“Elders on benefits should fear a Trump presidency,” Star-Advertiser, March 29) is this: If you tell your best friend they need to lose weight, you may have committed political suicide. Read more
Letter: Get wise on immigration; our resources are gone
According to data from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection released more than 2.3 million migrants into the U.S. at the southern border since Joe Biden took office. Read more
Letter: Tulsi Gabbard morphed into ideal Trump pick
If you watch Fox News, listen to conservative talk radio or stay abreast via podcasts or social media, then you probably know who is being promoted to be Donald Trump’s running mate: Tulsi Gabbard. Read more
Letter: Despite deficit, U.S. doles out cash like candy bars
Watching our government hand out billions and billions of dollars like Monopoly funny money is scary. How much did Ukraine get? How much for Gaza? Read more
Letter: Lawmakers wasting time on jaywalking, lot sizes
What is coming out from the current legislative session? The session is so short and they were talking about legalizing jaywalking. Read more
Letter: Trump helped the rich, Biden is helping the poor
Recently I have seen people complaining that Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is just his way of buying votes. Read more
Letter: HECO’s smart meter not so smart after all
I have had my Hawaiian Electric “smart meter,” or advanced meter, for over a year. Read more
Letter: Red tape to blame for lack of Maui housing
Time for Hawaii politicians to be real with their constituents instead of pandering to the disadvantaged with their shell game. Read more
Letter: Chill on recreational cannabis prohibition
I believe that recreational pot should be legalized for several reasons. Read more
Letter: More of the same as Trump goes to trial
So now it’s begun — round one of a probably endless stream of Donald Trump show-and-tells. Except, probably a lot of showing and little telling. Read more
Letter: City needs to get grip on Turo rental cars
In response to Tuesday’s letter regarding Turo autos using city streets for business (“Turo rental cars begin to roil isle communities,” Star-Advertiser, April 23), I live in an apartment complex that fronts Bougainville Drive. Read more
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Letter: It’s no witch hunt, Trump is destroying democracy
Letter: Power outages are no big deal, great time to read
Letter: We would want justice if put in Israel’s position
Letter: Gaza conflict, campus protests recall Vietnam
Letter: Find humane solution to isles’ parakeet problem
