The Star Advertiser has obviously decided to slant its coverage by using a photo that appears to show the stairs in disrepair.  How about a photo showing the amazing views from the top of the stairs?  Then maybe some of the lazy lackwits who want to tear it down will understand why so many others, who appreciate the outdoors and the beauty of Hawaii, want to keep it open.  And to all those people complaining that it is dangerous: more people have died on Mt. Olomana and at Hanauma Bay in the last five years than on the Haiku Stairs.  So should we shut those down?  What about the H-1 Freeway?  A LOT more people get killed there.  It would take unbelievable stupidity to tear down such a unique structure and deny so many a wonderful hiking experience.  But this is the same town that got suckered into rail so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.