More land for military than for homeless in Hawaii
In a two-part series in
Indian Country
Today,
Winona
LaDuke looks at land use in Hawaii,
contrasting military uses with policies for homeless Hawaiians, including some
statistics that put into perspective the scale of military presence. Here's
part
one
and
part
two.[Note
to Ralph Nader: Your call for military
downsizing in Hawaii is appreciated, but before you express support for
federal recognition, you might want to consult with your former running mate
from four years ago, who says "New proposals (the so-called Akaka Bill) would
strip Hawaiians of long-term access to land, and follow the suit of the infamous
Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act, barring future recourse for
justice."]
Posted: Thu - August 5, 2004 at 09:33 AM