https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/202...icipation/
"Asked Friday what message he was sending to the community by participating in such events, Kahele called the question “inappropriate.” He said the memorial he attended as a representative of the state Senate was in honor of a personal friend of his.
“I do not think shaming for grieving is the way we should address that,” Kahele said. “It’s an inappropriate question to address to people who are grieving. … We don’t need that on our island right now.”
Still, Kahele acknowledged, “I need to set a better example myself and we need to continue to be vigilant.”"
This makes me so angry. I can't visit Pam's gravesite because I know it will put me and others at risk of getting COVID, but it's OK for Kahele to risk other people's health. Since Kahele mentioned it, I'm grieving, I'm on the island and I think it's a very appropriate question. I remain vigilant and you don't, Kahele. You are an asshole.
"Asked Friday what message he was sending to the community by participating in such events, Kahele called the question “inappropriate.” He said the memorial he attended as a representative of the state Senate was in honor of a personal friend of his.
“I do not think shaming for grieving is the way we should address that,” Kahele said. “It’s an inappropriate question to address to people who are grieving. … We don’t need that on our island right now.”
Still, Kahele acknowledged, “I need to set a better example myself and we need to continue to be vigilant.”"
This makes me so angry. I can't visit Pam's gravesite because I know it will put me and others at risk of getting COVID, but it's OK for Kahele to risk other people's health. Since Kahele mentioned it, I'm grieving, I'm on the island and I think it's a very appropriate question. I remain vigilant and you don't, Kahele. You are an asshole.