I’ve been back on Hawaii Public Radio with commentaries after a hiatus of a couple of months. In case you missed them (and have any interest), here are the last three in mp3 format. You can usually find at least the most recent commentaries on the HPR web site.
New Group Wields Power Over Public Land
Monday, July 11 2011
One of the bills quietly approved by the legislature this year and already signed into law by the governor authorizes a broad strategy of privatizing Hawaii’s public lands. It’s a controversial move that has not received a lot of publicity. Blogger and HPR commentator Ian Lind looks at its implications.
Beachwalk Musings
Monday, June 27 2011
HPR Commentator Ian Lind has been walking to the beach every morning for more than 15 years to watch the sunrise. It’s the stuff of postcards, except for the trash that litters the beach.
Ethics of Politicians Disclosing Personal Finances
Monday, June 13 2011
The intersection of money and politics is always a contentious one. In Hawaii, for more than three decades all elected officials and top appointees have been required to publicly disclose details of their personal finances and business interests. It’s all part of the state ethics law. But blogger and HPR commentator Ian Lind has found flaws in the system.
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Love your commentary on “Beachwalk Musings.” We spent many a morning cleaning up the same stuff you’re talking about on the beach in Kahala. At times it felt useless, because it would always be there again the next day. But, it did always make us feel a bit better to just do it. I guess we have a bigger job coming when the Japan Tsunami Gyro hits these shores in the future. That’s sure to be more than less than a huge collective movement to deal with.
I also love your comparison to cleaning up the beaches with politics. Geez, I’m not sure which is harder, or if it’s just the same thing. Looking at it, I think it’s much easier cleaning up the beach. Politics seems to be getting muckier all the time. At least with cleaning the beach, you have instant gratification, and knowing that the part you have in it counts, at least to some degree. With politics, I’m not so sure.