The amendments to the Akaka Bill are ludicrous. Under the amended version, Hawaiians have no control of their national lands or natural resources and they cannot challenge the United States for the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai`i during 1893.
Hawaiians had better read the updated version of HR.2314 and object to U.S. Sens. Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs making crucial decisions relative to their culture without their consent.
The bill will divide the Hawaiian community even more than it is now. It will make it more difficult to claim the crown lands, konohiki lands and the kuleana lands.
I urge Congress not to pass HR.2314 until a true vote is instigated by the Hawaiian community.
Eric Po`ohina
Kailua, O`ahu
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