Cartoon nailed it
Recently, our local newspaper, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, has been spot on providing cartoons depicting the failures of our local government to the County of Hawaii and its citizens. The paper on Sunday, Nov. 21, was no exception.
As the old saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
The cartoon presented a demonstration of what is wrong with the permit-processing system in the county. It referenced one of the quotes by William Shakespeare, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts … .”
When are the players in the county systems, those who are responsible for making important decisions, going to play their part and correct the problems that exist?
After all, these players made their entrances into the county workforce, and up until now have been unsuccessful in completing their mission. Perhaps it is time for them to make their exit.
My opinion is based on my interpretation of what represents the best and brightest, as promised, but failed as indicated by the cartoon.
Floyd Eaglin
Hilo
‘In decline’
In the book “The Changing World Order” by Ray Dalio, he describes the experiences of nations throughout history whose economic activity of advances/peaks/declines are commonly repeated.
He also shows that the United States is in decline, while China is advancing once again, as China has centuries of older history than the U.S.
It is worth saying that all the world’s deficiencies can be resolved at and by the World Economic Forum, which convenes annually in Davos, Switzerland. The who’s who of world economic and political leaders who attend have the wealth and power to pay for it, and maybe they would miss just one joyride to space!
Where there’s a will, there is a way! And don’t hold your breath for them to do the right thing for the greater good.
John P. Begg
Pahoa
Year of the Tiger
Aloha! We’ve all been through a tough year, month or life, and now are about to enter 2022, the Year of the Tiger.
Please, let’s celebrate the differences, as they enrich all of our lives.
With great respect to all, and may we find the joy and humor again in our lives.
Eve de Molin
Volcano