Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 12, 1 December 2003 — Media lust [ARTICLE]

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Media lust

The alleged sexual misconduct by Kamehameha School students is a serious accusation. If true, it should be prosecuted to the fullest extent, beginning with immediate expulsion of all the students involved. But, why the ever-expanding exposure by the news media? This very same embarrassment is happening at the public schools, so what's the big deal? Is it because of controversy? Pauahi's will that gives Hawaiian children preference to attend her school? Is this a way to discredit her school policy? Why? It certainly looks that way ! From past experience, Kamehameha Schools has had a strict behavior policy, and I believe it is the same today. I have two grandchildren attending, and they have high praise of the school and its teachers. So please don't fault Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's school for Hawaiian children when these alleged immoral acts belong in the hands of the parents. Paul D. Lemke Kapa'a