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The United States Government needs to make amends and negotiate a settlement with the native Hawaiian people or simply give it back. Purchase all privately held land based on tax-assessed for the Kingdom of Hawai'i and the Kingdom leases it back to the owner in perpetuity. Money goes first to the property owner's mortgage or directly to the owner if free and clear. The land becomes a part of the revised Kingdom-nation and as stated, is leased back to the owner in perpetuity. The kingdom owns the land. 

Farmland owned by the city, state, federal government, and military could be leased at low rates to food-growing communities and coops. Private party food boxes, lawn-to-garden programs, and planting more fruit trees with city, state, and county assistance in growing, harvesting, purchasing, and processing would be promoted.   

The federal government could evaluate each island for additional moorages, creating several thousand low-priced liveaboard boat spaces. There would be security, parking, marine supply sales, grocery shopping, and complete bathroom facilities. High schools and trade schools should offer sailboat and shipbuilding, fisheries, and courses in navigating by the stars and ocean currents. Hawaii needs to take greater advantage of its geology, geography, and cultural history. As a Kingdom nation, it is imperative that the citizens learn the ways of the past. 

Private, church, and charter schools are divisive. I prefer one public school system with federal or kingdom assistance: Kamehameha Public Schools or homeschooling only, with parents participating as hall monitors and friends of the students. "Together we stand, divided we fall."

In some areas, one million dollars is entry-level housing. Condominiums cost less but have high maintenance fees. If Hawaii becomes an independent kingdom nation, the United States would be obligated to give back the land to the kingdom nation, which means buying back all private land at its current tax-assessed value, thereby reducing the value of existing properties, with the kingdom leasing back in perpetuity to the original owners. 

A-I is expected to eliminate up to 40% of the existing jobs over the next few years. Some new jobs will be created because of AI, but not enough to compensate for the possible 40% loss. Therefore, homelessness will increase. Small, 30-40  secured campgrounds sites for the Homeless and another 40-50 for people who prefer an outdoor community lifestyle. Inlcuding community parking, centralized bathrooms and cooking and eating and recreation and gardening areas. Registration and a commitment to participate in general cleaning and upkeep would be required. Residents could register for community projects, like picking up litter and helping out in other areas, with credits going to food cards or car or scooter purchases based on their work. The homelessness would be screens for drugs and alcohol. No alcohol or drugs allowed. 

If the most contentious person in the Republican Party got together with the most controversial person in the Democratic Party, without party affiliations, they would most likely get along and resolve any issue. The United States did not start out with two parties; the two-party system has run its course and is no longer productive or relevant. A unicameral legislature does not have party affiliations. Committees are formed, issues discussed, and once a conclusion is reached, the committee secretary presents it to the legislative body.  Typically twice.  Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral legislature that has been effective since the 1937. I spoke with a courthouse receptionist who stated that the senators to whom members are referred are typically closer to their constituency. There is greater accountability because no other party is to blame for a bill not passing. 

Imagine a two-party business model with competing boards of directors or sports teams with two sets of rival assistant coaches. This would be insane, and that's what our two-party system has become. 

The United States Military is the greatest in the history of the world, with the possible exception of Genghis Khans's army. Whatever the outcome relating to Hawaii's sovereignty, the US Military has no intention of leaving, and we need to accept that. However, I would argue for the military to replace the Red Hill tanks. Move them up to Schofield Barracks, where there is greater ground separation to the Oahu aquifers. Modern storage systems are much safer than when Red Hill was established. We are presently at a dangerous risk of contaminating and destroying our drinking water supply, which would be devastating. 

As mentioned, I would also want to evaluate the agricultural land under military jurisdiction and negotiate a farming use.  As a U.S. Senator, I will reevaluate a reliable water and land lease agreement with the military. I am sure there are hundreds of acres they might be willing to give back or allow farming on.  

I want to mention that I typically go to the North Shore at least once a week, and I often encounter military personnel in coffee shops and in various outdoor locations, where I have often enjoyed friendly conversations. I feel the thousands of soldiers here are decent, considerate, and respectful.   

In spite of the United States history of colonialism, it may be the only country in history that has given millions of dollars to rebuild countries it has defeated in war - to the very countries that started the war. In light of this exceptional compassion and consideration, it should be easy to simply give Hawai'i back and assist with a new beginning. 

I began the collage featured picture above 8 years ago for a tai-chi/chi-kung/yoga web site of people I've been inspired by.  I added Haunani-Kay Trask after her death. Me in the green t-shirt and white hat. Gregory Fong in a black t-shirt, my tai chi teacher (deceased), Dr. Lily Siou my chi-kung teacher, next to Lao Tzu wearing a black Taoist hat (deceased), Barat Das in prayer mudra, my yoga teacher,  Kahuna Hale Makua (deceased) to the right of surfer girl. Haunani Kay Trask (deceased) my teacher of courage for standing up for truth and justice regardless! 

CML