In penning "Honolulu Rail: Hawaii Lawmakers Deserve Credit For Doing Their Job," the Civil Beat editorial board apparently believes that it's the Legislature's job to smother democracy.  They admit that the rail funding decision wasn't made openly and that it was the result of backroom dealing.  They seem to believe that rail funding takes precedence over adhering to democratic principles.  The real story is not rail funding, but how democracy was stifled to do it.  Faith in government has taken another hit, no thanks to the Hawaii State Legislature and the Civil Beat editorial board.