Donuel says: My non existent sources and I am almost always wrong. I rely on audio memory more than not, while my hearing is below 50 %. I am not likely to find a cure for language dyslexia in this lifetime so do not expect improvement.

I'm sorry, Donuel, but I think that much of what you present as factual is incorrect. You and I often agree on the general ideas, but you do not help your case by presenting information that is consistently incorrect. This time, you started off by saying Hawaii had five islands, one of which was privately owned. Hawaii has well over 100 islands, so many that experts can't agree on how many. And while the 6th and 7th-largest islands (which are quite small) are over 90% privately owned, they have areas that are owned by the State of Hawaii. If you don't know something, why give us incorrect information under the guise of facts?

I belong to a group that operates a homeless shelter, and I often speak at public meetings on behalf of the shelter. I make sure the information I give is accurate, even when it makes us look bad. We have a very well-intentioned supporter who also speaks in support of the shelter, but she invariably gives incorrect information. We all cringe whenever she gets up to speak, because her misinformation likely to harm our cause more than help it. Speak from what you know - don't manufacture information and issues.

-Joe Offer-