Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 6, 1 June 2005 — Akaka Bill is the answer [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Akaka Bill is the answer

The U.S. Navy wants to do $50 million of classified research at the University of Hawai'i. Sounds primarily like a self-serving eoneem. Looking at the track record of the Navy in Hawai'i, one only has to take a look at the large shopping complex next to the Moanalua Shopping Center to tell that large retail and suburban development is either the main mission of the Navy or a celebration of land acquisition. Will bringing the Stryker Brigade to the islands serve only the eeonomie designs of the nation's eapitol or will it protect our citizens here in Hawai'i? The major impact of the telescopes on Mauna Kea is the speed-ed-up urbanization of the surrounding area to support the telescope's operating staff and their eeonomie needs. The telescopes do not support the loeal population living there. Remember that the reason Mauna Kea was chosen as a loeation was because the laek of urbanization in the surrounding areas was good for the telescopes. The Akaka Bill has taken years of discussion. The Honolulu Advertiser

printed two articles, on April 10 and April 24, regarding the Akaka Bill that should be read by everyone. The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2005 is a cry for attention to what is happening to the educational system and welfare of Hawaiians. Remember, we have members in Congress who are helping us by bringing this bill to pass. The Native Hawaiians performed the duties of the first eeological stewards of the islands and wish to one day return to continue performing those duties. The aim of this bill is to restore our Hawaiian nation in hopes that the benefit for all results in a better tomorrow for generations to eome. Remember, we have a voice in Congress through our representatives. Support this bill. Support this bill. Support this bill. This bill needs to be approved by Congress now. This Akaka Bill is the answer. Lucy M. Akau Waimānalo, O'ahu

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