10-06-2020, 05:13 PM
This is what Harry gave as his reasoning in the article:
“All of us want to open up our economy, (but) … I made a decision that the risk factor in regards to doing this at this time is not an acceptable risk as far as endangering Hawaii’s people,” Kim said, adding that he is trying to come up with a plan to address issues involving reopening tourism.
What he didn't mention is the fact that the state has a very bad track record managing complicated programs like the one they are about to launch. Even lame duck Harry couldn't bring himself to address the 800 pound gorilla in every room where such matters are discussed, i.e., the state's utter lack of competence to get the job done.
“All of us want to open up our economy, (but) … I made a decision that the risk factor in regards to doing this at this time is not an acceptable risk as far as endangering Hawaii’s people,” Kim said, adding that he is trying to come up with a plan to address issues involving reopening tourism.
What he didn't mention is the fact that the state has a very bad track record managing complicated programs like the one they are about to launch. Even lame duck Harry couldn't bring himself to address the 800 pound gorilla in every room where such matters are discussed, i.e., the state's utter lack of competence to get the job done.