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John Pritchett: What's A Poor Governor To Do?

Gov. David Ige is being pulled in different directions as he tries to lead Hawaii through the coronavirus crisis but many, including our cartoonist, wish he appeared more capable of handling the situation.

By John Pritchett

August 10, 2020 · 1 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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I know it's true everywhere that people like to point fingers at the government. But Hawaii is particularly bad about people complaining and talking A LOT,  but not wanting to be inconvenienced to move in ways that might help mitigate the problem.  And then the unions jump into the fray making sure that no one can do anything outside of their job description without getting in trouble. People need to start looking out for others besides themselves. Put down your phones and start looking at ways to be useful. 

fiona · 3 months ago

John,You should take great pleasure in how much thinking and commenting your cartoon has generated.That is the sign of potent contemporary cartooning that connects the people with the times.May I suggest, that you consider drawing a cartoon asking for a raise. May I also suggest that you make it comical.

Joseppi · 3 months ago

This is becoming one of my favorites in CB (including Tom Yamachica).  So good.  You hit it right every time John.     Truth in jest. 

BasicLogic · 3 months ago

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