I am happy with the decision to allow gay marriages.  If there is love, no matter if its between a man and a woman, a woman and a woman, or a man and a man....that is all that matters.  I was very surprised at the controversy before the decision had been made.  There were so many people that strongly opposed the idea of legalizing gay marriages.  What I don't understand is, how does gay marriages affect those of us who are not attracted to the same sex?  What is the reason for putting up…

The "authorities" were put in their position to protect and serve the people.  The solutions they have to keep the community safe, are to imprison offenders of various crimes.  This comes with a high cost.  It's not just the price of money that is being put on the line.  How are we benefiting society by simply putting offenders to the side?  Where is the reformation for these people when the time comes for them to return to society?  Prison is not the answer, but it does feed into the…

There have been many organizations created with the intention of reclaiming sovereignty for the Hawaiian people.  Allowing the Hawaiians to decide how to make use of our land.  Allowing the Hawaiians to decide on the education of our keiki.  Allowing the Hawaiians to pave the future for the people.  There has been so much hurt and wrong-doings towards our people.  Kana'iolowalu is yet another attempt at recognizing the Hawaiians as an independent nation.  I didn't realize that by signing…

The Kamehameha Schools recently started off their Winter Break with their annual celebration, Founderʻs Day.  Founderʻs Day is dedicated to Princess Pauahi Bishop, whose will and land holdings had established a school for the Native Hawaiian children.  I feel fortunate to have attended the schools Kapālama campus.  During my time there, I learned how much money the 5 trustees were accumulating in their positions.  For an English assignment to write a letter to the editor, I mentioned the…