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Solomon Singer is running for Helene Hale's House seat. His web site seems to be saying that his best attribute for the job is being good with animals. I'm a big fan of youth activism, but I didn't see anything on his website to make me think of him as qualified to represent us in Honolulu. I think the good old boys would eat him alive and Puna would continue to get nada.
If the last name seems familiar it's because he is the home schooled son of Syd Singer. The campaign website is www.VoteForSinger.com
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Sounds pretty darn good to me for an 18 year old. While I wouldn't just up and vote for him, it is nice to see a young person do something positive. Maybe you shouldn't be so negative.
From his biography:
# Born October 13, 1991, making him 18 years old and the youngest candidate in the country.
# Self-directed education, home schooled, with independent study in electronics, animal science, alternative healthcare, anthropology, and communications.
# Installation and Repair Technician for East Hawaii (Coconut) Wireless, LLC.
# Private Pilot – License # 3391158
# Licensed Aviation Instructor
# Member, Civil Air Patrol
# Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) reg. # PG00026516, FRN # 0013800875
# Amateur Extra Radio Operators License, call sign NH7ZE
# Past Board Member, Big Island Amateur Radio Club
# Avionics technician
# Aerial photographer
# Horse Trainer/Riding Instructor
# Equine Hoofcare specialist
# Board of Directors, Good Shepherd Foundation, Inc.
# Volunteer humane education instructor for local schools and after school programs
# Beekeeper/humane extractions/swarm rescues/school programs
# Volunteer instructor for alternative energy system installation and repair
# Sustainability and Self-sufficiency Coach
# Inventor
# Musician – guitar and flute
# Juggler
# Surfer
# Resident 4th House District for 18 year
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I don't see anything on his webpage where he distances himself from his loopy parents, not even in a subtle manner.
For someone home-schooled by Sydney Ross Singer, that's an important miss.
Good luck to him, but he won't get my vote.
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I still don't see anything there that qualifies him to be able to protect or advance Puna's interests in Honolulu. The desire for public service is laudable at any age, but we need a Rep that can work effectively for Puna in a Byzantine good old boys system, where who you know is often the most important tool for getting what your district needs.
I know equine hoof care too, but that and a pilots license don't make a person qualified to be a legislator in my opinion. Licenses are not life or professional experience, they're just proof you could pass a test. I work with some pretty amazing 18 year olds on a daily basis, including ones who have been organizing and participating in NGO's and conferences from a local to a global level, and I haven't seen one yet who I would want representing Puna in the legislature at this age.
I don't think I'm being negative, just realistic. I posted the link so people could check it out for themselves and draw their own conclusions.
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I say give the fellow a chance. Look at what he has already accomplished. Let's not look at the age, but as a new stronger voice/physical stamina he will have against these current lazy, selfish politicians in office now. They do not have a clue! That in itself is worth putting him in office against these "Good Ole Boy's & Girls" who have done little to better our community, and only offer us lip service.
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I thought being a bit loopy was a prerequisite for living in Puna - that's why we moved here 
In all seriousness, isn't there a way we can discuss this young man's qualification or lack of qualification without making a personal attack on his parents?
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Originally posted by PaulW
I don't see anything on his webpage where he distances himself from his loopy parents, not even in a subtle manner.
For someone home-schooled by Sydney Ross Singer, that's an important miss.
Good luck to him, but he won't get my vote.
His cousin is an imposter!**S**
I'm sure we understand your point PaulW and not knowing anything about it, it's well taken, but KeeauRich is right, imho.
Unless his family member/mentor was Anwar Awlaki, that is. 
Just kidding. You go kid! Glad to see you in the race.
Solomon, how bout addressing some questions here, amigo?
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I met Solomon at SPACE a couple of weeks ago and he seemed like a very intelligent, driven young man. He had the air of a politician and stayed on message during our conversation. I'm not sure I would rather vote for someone with "connections" in the Good Old Boys network. Solomon seemed like a very fresh new voice. And as for requiring him to publicly disown his father, I think that's a bit much. I know some of you have strong feelings about his father, but I'm willing to give Solomon the benefit of the doubt. I would hope he can be his own man. We are taught to respect our mother and father, right? Would you trash your father just to win an election?
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quote:
Originally posted by PaulW
I don't see anything on his webpage where he distances himself from his loopy parents, not even in a subtle manner.
For someone home-schooled by Sydney Ross Singer, that's an important miss.
Good luck to him, but he won't get my vote.
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Originally posted by csgray
I still don't see anything there that qualifies him to be able to protect or advance Puna's interests in Honolulu. Carol
I guess one can't start early enough in politics ][ ][ ] Seriously, while his resumee is impressive, I'm with Carol on this one.
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