Letters To The Editor

November 18, 2009 - MidWeek
By Midweek Staff

Preventing learning

Guess why slaveholders were forbidden to teach their slaves to read or write. They didn’t want educated slaves who would ask questions.

Letters To The Editor

November 11, 2009 - MidWeek
By Midweek Staff

U.S. not so unique

Jerry Coffee’s column “The Things That Make America Special” is good in so far as it reminds us that patriotism is good. Unfortunately, there are numerous factual errors that need addressing, including his understanding of “American Exceptionalism.”

Letters To The Editor

November 04, 2009 - MidWeek
By Midweek Staff

A cartoonish view
Here’s a question for Rick Hamada: Is there a point at which public services deteriorate so much that you would actually favor a tax increase to remedy the situation?

Letters To The Editor

October 28, 2009 - MidWeek
By Midweek Staff

Fund our schools
As a resident of this state (43 years) and a retired public school teacher (20 years) I have never been so very deeply ashamed of Hawaii.

Letters To The Editor

October 21, 2009 - MidWeek
By Midweek Staff

Coach Larry Price’s call for support of our public parks was much appreciated, and we share his concerns about vandalism and abuse of these valuable community assets. We invite him to learn more about what we’re doing to preserve