Co-presidents, League of Women Voters, Hawaii County
Interlocks working
There were 167 ignition interlocks installed on the Big Island last year (Tribune-Herald, Jan. 24).
It’s startling to me that from these 167 devices, there were 686 aborted start attempts last year. That’s an average of four attempts to drink and drive per device. Scary.
I hope the devices will not be removed from these people’s vehicles until they stop attempting to endanger lives.
Jennah Oshiro
Keaau
Attack on the U.S.
President Obama used his State of the Union address as a call to quash capitalism, the free market, liberty and all that is unique to the United States in favor of a Marxist economy and a socialist, European-style of governance.
Obama has shown that he detests capitalism, blatantly impugns and ignores the Constitution, impedes America’s prosperity and idolizes and cajoles leaders and countries who despise America.
Obama’s address to the nation was mere propaganda for a political agenda that inevitably would bring the decline and fall of the United States of America.
Drew E. Kosora
Honolulu
Voting is important
Members of the League of Women Voters of Hawaii County have followed with concern recent reports regarding personnel issues in the Hawaii County election department.
The league has no opinion on personnel matters before the county but wants to remind the public of the importance of registering and voting in elections.
None of the reports regarding these personnel actions have indicated any irregularities in the vote counts in any election.
The League of Women Voters is a citizens’ organization that has worked throughout the United States for over 90 years to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives.
The public should be reassured that observers, including members of the League of Women Voters, are present throughout each Election Day to ensure that the vote count is completed accurately and in accordance to law.
The personnel actions taken by the county should not discourage anyone from participating in the 2012 elections.
The county can boost public confidence by ensuring that all vacant positions in the election department are filled through an open civil service process. As always, the League of Women Voters stands ready to assist in any way possible.
Sue Dursin
and Donna Oba
Co-presidents, League of Women Voters, Hawaii County