I suspect that some of those politicians are among the ones who have insisted on having the military squire civilians around on machines of war for photo ops and political favoritism. That is a practice which must stop immediately. Tanks and ships and aircraft and almost all other military hardware are inherently dangerous to operate. Any distraction for those who do operate the equipment is akin to playing with fire or explosives. Li is apparently unaware that China, for example, is currently buying Russian-built submarines for its navy.
World peace is a nice thing to have, and the American military is the tool for keeping the peace.
The Japan-American Society of Hawaii congratulates the students of Iolani School for coming in first place at the National Japan Bowl Japanese language competition. The society also wishes to congratulate the students of McKinley High School and Punahou School. D.C. The Japan-America Society sponsors these students and their advisers for a week so they may compete in the National Japan Bowl and also learn and experience our nation's history. The society and the society's donors view this program as an important investment in our youth and in Hawaii's future. Our students' outlook is broadened while their peers from across America learn about Hawaii's multicultural assets.