Our society’s one main problem.
Many people only demand their rights, but not want to take responsibilities.
Media in Hawaii may not be an exception.
I am pretty sure they know what they have been doing were sometimes against their journalistic ethics and professionalism.
But, they may want to justify in the name of their survival…
Well, even if and when I get elected, (if I run), Media Reform is not going to be an easy task.
But, my basic philosophy is going to be based on “Aloha”, (and “Ohana”).
We first need to forgive them of their past wrongdoing, once they are willing to reform.
Then, we may need to help promote their self reform, and ask them to provide their own action plan or blueprint.
If they need any government help doing their own reform, especially financially, then we may want to help them as much as we can. (Of course, these may have to be discussed and consulted with legislators and other government officials as well as many other people including intellectuals.)
But, after the reform, we want to make sure their independence of free press from any governmental influence, possibly by implementing a law, ensuring their rights; (so long as they don’t deviate much from balanced professional journalism–We may also need to implement and have a good media law, as well).
Media Reform may have to be the first among professionals, and also among all people.
It is because it may be most cost-effective way and for other future necessary reforms in our society.