A losing battle
A losing battle
It might be impossible to completely rid Hawaii of invasive species. What we can do is reduce the growth of their population.
Animals such as feral pigs, mongoose and axis deer are animals that are decreasing the population of Hawaii’s own beautiful native wildlife. Sadly, invasive little fire ants, coqui frogs and termites are irritants we have come to accept.
We have so many invasive species that our focus is either on eradication or management. We don’t recognize much of Hawaii’s native wildlife and take efforts to protect and propagate. The majority of what’s left mainly will be found up the mountains. The list of species is larger than the few I named, but hopefully that list doesn’t get any longer.
There needs to be more awareness regarding our losing battle against invasive species and an increase of funding and support to lessen the damage and control the pests.
G. Sako
Hilo
Legalize ‘pot’
It’s a shame most of our arrests and charges come from the possession or use of marijuana. It’s not fair.
The law continually arrests more and more people because of the popularity of one plant. Medical marijuana is considered a preventive medicine for many sicknesses, especially cancers.
It is important for us to take advantage of our weather and soil to legalize this drug.
Many residents have a license for medical use, but many cannot afford the fees. Our criminal justice system is filled with petty, nonviolent violations because of marijuana, so why not make a change?
Hawaii state government must take the initiative to legalize marijuana. Then, we focus on sponsorships or commercialize the market and make a lot of money from it.
People who have expertise with marijuana can use their skills to be entrepreneurs. This will benefit our economy, lighten the load on law enforcement and support the patients who depend on it.
L. Zackhras
Hilo