Rooted in Reason
September 29, 2009
Are Dog Walkers the New Criminals?
KITV News recently reported that dog walkers have been the target of a new city and county crackdown. Kapiolani Park, a popular recreation and gathering area for families, bikers, skaters, joggers, and the like is now a barred zone for dog walkers. (more)
Rooted in Reason
September 28, 2009
Special Interests Continue Mischief in the House
The House Ethics Committee has been probing three members of the House; Maxine Waters (D) of California, Sam Graves (R) of Missouri, and Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D) of Illinois. In the meantime, Representative Jackson's investigation has been deferred. (more)
Rooted in Reason
September 14, 2009
Honolulu's Energy Hyprocrisy
In 2007, Hawaii state officials unveiled a new plan to reduce city power consumption by 10% by 2017. Two years later, the city is still going in the wrong direction. In figures released today, the city's electricity use has actually increased by almost 15% in the last two years. (more)
Rooted in Reason
September 11, 2009
Hawaii's Revenues Are Disappearing
Hawaii’s Department of Taxation reported that revenue collections were down 5 percent in July and August compared with the last fiscal year, and the Council on Revenues reduced its forecast last month from zero growth to a 1.5 percent drop. Hawaiians have no one other than their elected officials to thank for passing a slew of tax increases that are pushing us deeper into debt. (more)
Rooted in Reason
September 08, 2009
Americans Turning Against the Unions
It looks like Americans' perception of unions is changing. According to Gallup, fewer than half of Americans, or 48 percent, approve of labor unions. A year ago, unions had a 59 percent approval rate. Contributing factors may include backlash against the bailouts and an increasing unemployment rate. (more)
Rooted in Reason
September 05, 2009
Giving ObamaCare Proponents the Finger
The healthcare debate is sure getting heated these days as a 65-year-old man who was against socialized healthcare had his pinky finger bitten off in an argument at a healthcare rally. To be fair, he did punch the other guy first, but was biting off a finger in return really called for? (more)
Rooted in Reason
September 01, 2009
Superintendent Hamamoto Taking Chancellor Rhee's Lead?
In June 2007, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty surprised the nation when he selected Michelle Rhee, seen as an unlikely choice, as chancellor of the capitol's public schools. In doing so, he sent a signal that it would not be business as usual in the district. Problems plaguing the D.C. system may sound familiar; despite top-dollar per-pupil spending, students perform at the bottom of the nation. (more)
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