Source: Letters to the Editor
By: Erin O’Bryn
I am writing in regards to an urgent and time sensitive matter regarding decriminalization of prostitution in the state of Hawaii. I just heard about this myself and so am seeking all outside help to get this bill heard.
Right now strategy is secondary. Mission number one is to get as many people as possible, from as broad a spectrum as can be engaged, to make as many calls and write as many letters calling for this bill to be heard.
You don’t have to live there to help and you will be getting a ton of mail about this for a week or so because it is Really Important!
To summarize, HB 982 will decriminalize prostitution in the state of Hawaii. It will still allow for some geographic restriction. It will make prostitution an offense only if it is committed in a public place.
Click here to see the bill: capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/HB982_.htm
Honestly I don’t have any experience in writing letters for this purpose and I would love it if Anyone could quickly generate some samples for me to post to my clients, friends and coworkers to make the letter writing simple. (are form letters Ok? Can I just post up a quick site that auto emails a form letter when you enter your email address? Is this not effective? Help!!!
People to contact:
Tommy Waters
51st Representative District
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 302
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
phone 808-586-9450; fax 808-586-9456
E-mail repwaters@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Blake K. Oshiro
33rd Representative District
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 422
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
phone 808-586-6340; fax 808-586-6341
E-mail repboshiro@capitol.hawaii.gov
Kirk Caldwell
24th Representative District
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 439
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
phone 808-586-8475; fax 808-586-8479
E-mail repcaldwell@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Sylvia Luke
26th Representative District
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 332
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone 808-586-8530; fax 808-586-8534
email repluke@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Cynthia Thielen
Assistant Minority Floor Leader
50th Representative District
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 443
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
phone 808-586-6480; fax 808-586-6481
E-mail repthielen@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Website www.cynthiathielen.com/
Hermina M. Morita
14th Representative District
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 314
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
phone 808-586-8435; fax 808-586-8437
From Kauai, toll free 274-3141 + 68435
e-mail repmorita@Capitol.hawaii.gov
I think everyone out there who knows me knows how strongly I feel about this and my family and I thank you all in advance for your help and support. Decriminalization will make it a safer environment so I may work in a career I honestly enjoy.
Erin O’Bryn
Adult Industry Worker (That’s hooker for all those who don’t know…)
