Mercury scare should not have happened
It is unreasonable to expect the government to protect everyone from each and every imaginable danger. But someone should have recognized that an "attractive nuisance" — mercury — should have been removed long before curious children could get their hands on it.
Mandela's visionary Korean 'peace park'
It's worrisome to see President Bush's fledgling moves in regard to Korea policy splashing cold water on such visions as Nelson Mandela's "peace park." We hope Bush's mistrust, however prudent, won't stop him from sharing such dreams.
Rainbows in NCAA: Nothing at all to lose
If the UH men's basketball team loses again to Syracuse and fails to advance in the NCAA tournament, there's absolutely no shame. It has far exceeded anyone's expectations.
Island Voices
Hawai'i youths are in danger
Programs and facilities to keep teenagers from falling further into trouble are sorely lacking. By Corey T. Adler, a youth worker at the Hale Kipa Emergency Shelter and a tutor at Palolo School. |
