A Conservative Estimate reflects Rick Hamada’s views on social and political issues facing the state of Hawaii, and the nation. Rick Hamada is the host of Hawaii's morning drive talk show, "The Rick Hamada Program" on News Radio 830 KHVH, a Clear Channel station.
Below are the last 5 columns written by Rick Hamada
Sharing Memories Of Mom’s Love
Wednesday - May 07, 2008
By Rick Hamada
My mother and father were married quite young and, hailing from the Philippines, came from a generation where arranged marriages were not unusual. They moved to the Mainland soon after and, soon after moving, they divorced.
Our Money-grabbing Government
Wednesday - April 30, 2008
By Rick Hamada
I commented last week on the challenges most families are facing with higher prices in our grocery stores. I am continuing the call for the state to eliminate the General Excise Tax on food consumed in the home.
Time To End Sales Tax On Food
Wednesday - April 23, 2008
By Rick Hamada
I feel like I am being priced out of paradise. Is it just me, or does it seem like the economic walls are closing in? I don’t recall a time quite like this. I know there have been challenging times in our history, but this is now and now sucks.
What It Takes To Be Called ‘Local’
Wednesday - April 16, 2008
By Rick Hamada
I have been blessed to call Hawaii home for more than 20 years, but does that qualify me as being “local”?
Making Christianity The Criminal
Wednesday - April 09, 2008
By Rick Hamada
You may have heard about the recent case of a California high school student who is suing his teacher for demeaning comments and tirades about God and religion.
