Finally! ADVERTISING Finally! The Tuesday edition of the paper is always a treat. I really enjoy the Grinds section. Tuesday morning’s utter delight was perusing the article “Gourmet Ganja”! How very heartening to see society has progressed to the point
Finally!
The Tuesday edition of the paper is always a treat. I really enjoy the Grinds section. Tuesday morning’s utter delight was perusing the article “Gourmet Ganja”! How very heartening to see society has progressed to the point that this kind of business can thrive and be legal today — FINALLY!
It also gives me hope that Hawaii is not far behind. One day it will be legal here, too. The idea of marijuana becoming legal is not just so everyone can get stoned, it’s the metaphysical aspect of it. The Emerald Tablets of Thoth say “in smoking the grass of the Arabs, it did not give me the light, I had that afore time. But it gave me such insight I could not have seen in several lifetimes.”
The reason that the folks of the ’60s wanted such radical change in society was because they woke up to the insight received from smoking marijuana. They knew this change could be accomplished. And here we are now with an article on the front page of Grinds espousing a legal way to imbibe. There is hope for the next generation yet; they might have the tools to wake up to smell and effect this needed change.
Dawn Hurwitz
Pahoa
A clear choice
It was interesting to read the “None of the above” letter (Your Views, Tribune-Herald, Oct. 12). While I have mulled this idea, I have come to the conclusion that it is disrespectful to all the good that this country and our political system has done for us through so many years.
In my opinion, hard as it might be at this moment in history, we should be grateful for our political system. Of course it is not perfect and needs updating. Because times have changed so much, our political system is in need of some real changes as well. However, disregarding the current system is not the answer and would only lead us all into chaos and misery.
That might be what religious fanatics and other lunatics want, but that is not what any real substantial person wants. If we care about our children, then we have no choice but to use our current democratic system for change.
In this election, we have a clear choice — not just voting for the lesser evil. Hillary Clinton has clearly stated several goals she has for the county. She supports no tax increase for those making less than $250,000 a year, ending Citizens United, support for climate issues, the woman’s right to choose, marriage equality, etc.
Donald Trump has clearly stated he doesn’t believe in manmade climate change, that he wants to end the restrictions of the EPA and regulations on banks, and he wants to give big tax breaks to the most wealthy people in our country. Whether they can accomplish these things or not will remain to be seen, nevertheless, if we look at what these people are saying, it is preposterous to say there is no choice.
The circus is entertaining, but perhaps if we would stop focusing on unsubstantiated gossip and drama surrounding the candidates and, instead, listen more to the ideas and promises coming out of their mouths, and be ready to hold the winner to his or her words, we would finally get some real change.
I have a definite choice, and I am grateful for it. I trust in God and our democracy, and I will not throw my vote away.
Mike Longo
Papaikou
