03-20-2020, 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by kander
I understand that its a scary situation. but shutting down the county government when all hands need to be on deck is not the solution either. We all should know what needs to be done to protect those around us from this virus. We also know that in crisis times we need a full staff of brainpower to guide us through the storm.
No one is saying we should shut down the entire county government, no matter how incompetent we may think certain elements of it are. Departments such as public safety, public health, and utility oriented services would need to be maintained.
As mentioned already in this thread and elsewhere, everyone does not know how to protect themselves and others from this virus. Some will need stern adult supervision. Like spring breakers in Miami, they never got the memo and will refuse to comply if given the option not to.
The "brainpower" you mention is a quality most astute observers find scarce in Hawaii County government. Harry Kim's current approach to the crisis is the latest and most blatant example. He should step aside, but I don't know who would replace him. Maybe there are some capable officers in the National Guard who could manage better.