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John Pritchett: Police Protection?

The police union's endorsement of Rick Blangiardi for Honolulu mayor makes some wonder whether the relationship might be a little too close for comfort at a time HPD is pushing back against more oversight.

By John Pritchett

June 21, 2020 · 0 min read

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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If teachers and many other unions endorse candidates, why would it be controversial that police unions make endorsements?

and · 3 weeks ago

Union endorsement an indicator of hidden agenda ? What a revelation . People seem to have short memory retention. Kupau , Rodriques, Rutledge , etc..etc... Criminality that went unchecked for decades as the systemic corruption in our state permitted the incest between these unions and our politicians until the Feds stepped in to end the shenanigans.   

tokenhoale · 3 weeks ago

I think the bothersome thought is when candidates/politicians seek union support one wonders what was promised to get that support?  The (any) union becomes a special interest group vying for a share of the taxpayer’s endowment to the government. What does a news media guy and a union against transparency have in common?  Now, the theory behind government is to take care of the people. Right?  Or has that changed to some of the people, some of the time?  

Rampnt_1 · 3 weeks ago

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