In the at-large Office of Hawaiian Affairs election this November, I will vote for Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele.

Bumpy has a plan for a Hawaiian bank, bringing all the assets held in trust for Hawaiians together in a bank owned by all Hawaiians. This is the best "restoration" solution I have heard for Hawaiians, direct and on point: economic independence.

It can be done. And it can be done right here -- in contrast to the endless delays and frustrations that go with trying to work out a Washington political solution beneficial to Hawaiians (witness the years of pulling and tugging over the Akaka Bill.)

The Hawaiian bank will be a community benefit not just for Hawaiians, but for all who call Hawaii home. (See http://bumpykanahele.com/hawaiian_economics.php)

And Bumpy will be a benefit to OHA.

I fear OHA is stuck, sidetracked following frivolous lawsuits, promoting half-hearted membership drives, buying advertisements and paying lobbyists.

I am going to "plunk" for Bumpy Kanahele -- vote for him alone. He will help OHA get unstuck. You can take that to the bank.

Rolf Nordahl
Waikiki