10-24-2007, 09:19 AM
Here's the Tribune-Herald article.
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/arti...ocal02.txt
And hmmm. Odd that there was no one else equally (or better) qualified for the position, eh? Someone of a wee bit stronger moral fiber? A wee bit better role model? A wee bit more trustworthy?
As regards the Indian "untouchables," I'm not sure the comparison is valid, Rob. Those folks are tainted from birth; relegated to the very bottom-rung through no fault of their own.
This guy however, and the thousands like him who've screwed up royally, knew perfectly well what he was doing. I'm not saying he deserves to starve to death...but landing a top level job?...that is just plan weird.
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/arti...ocal02.txt
And hmmm. Odd that there was no one else equally (or better) qualified for the position, eh? Someone of a wee bit stronger moral fiber? A wee bit better role model? A wee bit more trustworthy?
As regards the Indian "untouchables," I'm not sure the comparison is valid, Rob. Those folks are tainted from birth; relegated to the very bottom-rung through no fault of their own.
This guy however, and the thousands like him who've screwed up royally, knew perfectly well what he was doing. I'm not saying he deserves to starve to death...but landing a top level job?...that is just plan weird.