If Mayor Arakawa  has a PR person working for him, that person needs to be let go. If he doesn't have one, he needs to get one. Unfortunately it seems that Mayor Arakawa has not learned the art of expressing himself and his position in a more respectful and tactful way and still get his point and position across. He could have disagreed with the use of government funds to return the rocks to the stream without disrespecting those that held a different cultural point of view. He could have commented on the financial problems of Waiehu golf course in such a way as to rally support to help with the deficit  rather than threaten closure and stirring up an emotional negative reaction. There are many creative ways to help save Waiehu golf course that serve so many island residents. Think before you talk Mr. Mayor.