Discussion

“As with the papaya industry, coffee growers may one day have to embrace GMO out of necessity.”

“Islanders treat political offices somewhat like wine cellars, with the older varietals gaining value over time, less likely to be emptied and replaced as the years go on.”

Oahu is already the strip-club capital of Hawaii, but what if we made Big Island the bachelorette party capital of the world? We do have plenty of unemployed, lonely men after all.

“Your friendly neighborhood fried chicken empire is indirectly responsible for more suffering on a daily basis than an entire year’s worth of cock fights.”

“While wagging an open palm toward the sky may demonstrate some serious shoulder stamina, it’s really not buying you our votes.”

“Japan’s economy has stalled since the 1990s. To really kick-start our tourism industry, the US will need to grant Chinese visitors a full visa waiver.”

“Occasionally a celebrity will speak up on behalf of the tuna, but convincing the public that a sushi-grade bluefin deserves the same respect as a bottlenose dolphin is a tough task.”

“Let’s introduce the ‘Bad Parenting Index,’ or ‘BPI’ for short. Using a few simple ratios, we can give a clearer picture of what educators are up against.”

“Hawaii’s civil union law was a milestone for gay rights in the aloha state, but it should never be the finish line.”

Six simple rules white people should follow to avoid suffering blunt trauma, up-close appreciation of concrete, and other by-products of local rage.

“We’ve got a hole in our budget, and the perfect substance to pack it with.”

“Hawaii should focus on creating a marketplace for good health. If burning calories means saving some cash, we just might outrun the need for a nanny-state.”

“Our state already ranks second to last on Forbes “Best States for Business” list, and we can ill afford to wait two or three more decades before re-crafting our incentives for commerce.”

“A soda tax is our best shot at limiting calorie consumption on a wide scale.”

“College is a time for exploration, but before they get there, have your kid spend some time with Taco Bell. After rolling a few minimum wage burritos, they make think twice about a BA in art history.”

“The Big Island economy is still struggling its way to recovery, and forcing the county to slash an additional $20 million per year in spending wouldn’t exactly put it on the fast track to health.”

“Big Islanders shouldn’t wait for state or federal help to confront this problem, as these deer won’t call a time-out during grant applications.”

“The current pay scheme is based in large part on length of service and possession of paper certificates (known as degrees in the academic world), and less on results in the classroom.”

In return for being granted zoning approval for a 725 acre West Hawaii subdivision, Pālamanui had previously agreed to partially fund the construction of the new 78 acre community college site.

“Ideally Hawaii County would be able use its vast geothermal potential as leverage in bargaining for increased services or infrastructure.”