Ehime Maru tragedy: no rush to judgment
We must not forget that it is the mission of the USS Greeneville and the rest of the Pacific Fleet to keep the sea secure for vessels such as the Ehime Maru. That mission continues, even in the face of this terrible tragedy.
Genetic maps cannot tell us what is human
The genetic research now under way holds tremendous promise in the treatment and understanding of disease and human health. But this latest information on the human genome underscores the fact that human beings are, after all, far more than the sum of their genetic parts.
Island Voices
Crosswalk priority should go to cars
The state Legislature is considering new laws to impose a heavy penalty against drivers who do not stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. This would increase rather than decrease pedestrian traffic fatalities. By The Rev. Samuel M. Smith, Kailua resident. |
