We exchanged ideas and listened to each other with open minds. If not for her, my views about the mascot would remain unchanged. Thanks to her, I try to approach this issue with more patience than Smith's and Collins' attitudes would allow. However, if it truly borrows ideas and notions that are sacred and offends people of Hawaiian ancestry, then it should, by all means, be replaced. It just saddens me to think that these types of issues only spawn aggression and ill-will among a student body that, in tough times, could only benefit by sticking together.
Pride is a dangerous emotion.
It hinders judgment and impedes progress. Sometimes, we need to take a step back, look at the big picture, and do what's best for the students, whether we like it or not. Ka Leo O Hawai'i . All rights reserved.