Honolulu Weekly

Which is a better way to honor the memory of Father Damien: By spending thousands of dollars on an expensive trip to Europe just to see a ceremony or by using that money to help those in need?

Even before the tsunami that hit Samoa, there were thousands in need right here in Hawaii. With thousands more about to need help, especially since Gov. Linda Lingle seems dead-set on trying to balance the State’s budget on the backs of Hawaii’s state employees, what would Father Damien do?

Michael Golojuch Jr.
Kapolei