I been reading a lot of letters criticizing Judge Joel August. I do not agree with all of his rulings, but he is a good judge.

A felony conviction for some minor infraction gives that person a criminal record that will stay with him or her for the rest of their life. A lot of companies will not hire someone with a felony on their record. Exporting more prisoners to Mainland prisons is not the answer. Also, I'm against corporations running prisons for a profit. The state of Hawaii needs more drug treatment facilities. Gov. Linda Lingle should do less talking and more walking. She should fund a drug treatment facility as soon as possible.

Christopher Perreira

Kahului

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