The community has every right to scrutinize and, yes, to complain. But keep in mind that the state has already acknowledged its inability to preserve the site. If you think it can't happen, you haven't lived in Hawaii long enough. Dr. Marcia Angell, editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, brought out some excellent points, yet failed to mention guidance and discipline - the essentials of a young child's life. Mom and Pop must have a sense of responsibility in placing a guiding hand on elementary school children from grade one on up.
Teachers have to see their classrooms carry it on.
Blame teachers, their unions, lack of money, anything you choose for the extremely limited results our public schools produce. Personal responsibility has to rear its head soon or we will drop further toward the abyss. Let all Star-Bulletin readers know what you think. Please keep your letter to about 200 words. Always be sure to include your daytime phone number.