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John Pritchett: Not In The Cards

State lawmakers in 2021 (get it? Twenty-One!) will again consider legalizing gambling, this time for a casino in Kapolei for Hawaiian Home Lands.

By John Pritchett

January 4, 2021 · 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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One way of looking at this decision is that it is a statement to those who would challenge the status quo to 'get back on the plantation' and the powers that be will decide what is good for all.

incredibles2 · 2 years ago

Nice pic, Mr. Pritchett.If I was artistically talented enough, I would have drawn a pic of a blackjack casino table, with a player (representing DHHL) holding a bust hand while another player (representing Vegas interests) getting dealt a 21.  And who's the dealer? Why, none other that Governor David Ige, wearing a vest & bow tie.

KalihiValleyHermit · 2 years ago

I'm confused.The game is black-jack, so wouldn't having 21 be a good hand? That is, the exact opposite of the title "Not In the Cards"?

CATipton · 2 years ago

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