Call Sharon Har at 586-8500.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Representative Sharon Har because I want her to support and pass Moratorium Bills to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want a Moratorium Bill to pass out of all its committees. Because of Sharon's position as VICE-CHAIR of the Water, Land & Ocean Resources Committee, her support is important. We want Sharon Har's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Representative Har this message for me. If she has any questions, she can contact me at _________________.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Call Representative Ken Ito
Call Rep. Ken Ito at 586-8470.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Representative Ken Ito because I want him to support and pass Moratorium Bills to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want a Moratorium Bill to pass out of all Ken Ito's committee. Since Ken Ito is the Chair of the Water, Land & Ocean Resources committee, his support is important. We want Representative Ito's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Representative Ito this message for me. If he has any questions, he can contact me at _________________.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Representative Ken Ito because I want him to support and pass Moratorium Bills to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want a Moratorium Bill to pass out of all Ken Ito's committee. Since Ken Ito is the Chair of the Water, Land & Ocean Resources committee, his support is important. We want Representative Ito's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Representative Ito this message for me. If he has any questions, he can contact me at _________________.
Calling Senator Brian Taniguchi
Call Brian Taniguchi at 586-6460.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Senator Brian Taniguchi because I want him to support and pass Senate Bill 1085 to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want Senate Bill to pass out of Senator Taniguchi's committees. Because of Senator Taniguchi's position as committee chair, his support is important. We want Senator Taniguchi's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Senator Taniguchi this message for me. If he has any questions, he can contact me at _________________.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Senator Brian Taniguchi because I want him to support and pass Senate Bill 1085 to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want Senate Bill to pass out of Senator Taniguchi's committees. Because of Senator Taniguchi's position as committee chair, his support is important. We want Senator Taniguchi's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Senator Taniguchi this message for me. If he has any questions, he can contact me at _________________.
Call Representative Calvin Say.
Call Calvin Say at 586-6100.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Representative Calvin Say because I want him to support and pass Moratorium Bills to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want a Moratorium Bill to pass out of all its committees. Because of Calvin Say's position as Speaker of the House, his support is important. We want Speaker Say's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Representative Say this message for me. If he has any questions, he can contact me at _________________.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Representative Calvin Say because I want him to support and pass Moratorium Bills to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want a Moratorium Bill to pass out of all its committees. Because of Calvin Say's position as Speaker of the House, his support is important. We want Speaker Say's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Representative Say this message for me. If he has any questions, he can contact me at _________________.
Call Representative Michael Magaoay.
Call Michael Magaoay at 586-6380.
Feel free to use the text below as a script when calling.
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm calling Representative Michael Magaoay because I want him to support and pass Senate Bill 1085 to protect the ceded lands. My family and I want a SB 1085 to pass out of all its committees. Because of Mike Magaoay's position as Vice-Speaker of the House, his support is important. We want Michael's support and commitment to protect these lands. Please give Representative Magaoay this message for me. If he has any questions, he can contact me at _________________.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper.
Letters to the editor of a local newspaper can help to shape public opinion on a political issue. With our guidelines, you can write a letter to the editor in about 5 minutes. Below is an outline for a letter to the editor. We encourage supporters to use their own words while we just provide you with ideas.
I. A moratorium on the sale of ceded lands is (provide your own descriptive word(s)) for Hawaii.
A. For the next sentence, briefly use some historical fact(s) to explain why a moratorium is good or proper
1. examples include (BUT DON’T USE more than one in a single letter):
- the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom,
- that reparations have not yet been made,
- that reconciliation efforts for historical wrongs has not fully started, etc.,
B. In another sentence, briefly describe a current situation(s) we are experiencing now that justifies a need for a moratorium today
1. examples include (BUT DON’T USE more than one in a letter):
- bad economy right now, we need to hold onto our assets,
- unlike other states, Hawaii as extremely limited land and natural resources so selling lands permanently diminishes the amount of lands that belong to the general public through the government.
- Hawaii government has committed itself to reconciliation in the recent past, and its time we make good on that.
- Our Hawaii Supreme Court ruled on the issue and we should support our judiciary’s position on this unique and complex issue.
- A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on this issue diminishes our ability as a state to deal with unique local issues. A state created moratorium shows that we, as a state, make our own decisions regarding Hawaii issues.
C. A moratorium on the sale of ceded lands is (provide your own descriptive word(s)) for the future of Hawaii also.
1. examples to explain the above sentence include:
- a moratorium protects the public land trust for future generations
- by protecting public lands, we provide lawmakers with opportunity to use these resources for the benefit of the public and not just private interests.
- With an increasing population with no more natural resources such as land coming our way any time soon, protecting the lands now allows for better management of all our resources
- If Kamehameha Schools can manage all those lands in trust and generate revenue, why can’t the state?
II. Hawaii residents (or use “lawmakers”) should _(insert descriptive word here) a moratorium on the sale of ceded lands.
A. Conclude the letter with a sentence that summarizes the previous sentences.
1. examples of concluding sentences might look like,
- A moratorium on ceded lands sales protects our present and future.
- A moratorium is an exercise of our own political will and ambition.
- The passage of a moratorium bill brings us one step closer to resolving historical wrongs we have yet to correct.
- If Native Hawaiians have a only moral claim, as Mark Bennett argues, a moratorium passed by our legislature is appropriate.
- If Native Hawaiian claims, according to Mark Bennett, are to be dealt with through the legislative process. Then, there is nothing wrong with the legislature passing a moratorium.
TIPS: Your letter to the editor should be no more than 175-200 words. You can send your letters to one or two e-mail addresses. Send your letters to letters@honoluluadvertiser.com, letters@starbulletin.com and citydesk@mauinews.com (or go to http://vnr.oweb.net/vnr/add_submission.asp?categoryID=769&publicationID=110>
In the e-mail, be sure to include:
Letters to the editor of a local newspaper can help to shape public opinion on a political issue. With our guidelines, you can write a letter to the editor in about 5 minutes. Below is an outline for a letter to the editor. We encourage supporters to use their own words while we just provide you with ideas.
I. A moratorium on the sale of ceded lands is (provide your own descriptive word(s)) for Hawaii.
A. For the next sentence, briefly use some historical fact(s) to explain why a moratorium is good or proper
1. examples include (BUT DON’T USE more than one in a single letter):
- the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom,
- that reparations have not yet been made,
- that reconciliation efforts for historical wrongs has not fully started, etc.,
B. In another sentence, briefly describe a current situation(s) we are experiencing now that justifies a need for a moratorium today
1. examples include (BUT DON’T USE more than one in a letter):
- bad economy right now, we need to hold onto our assets,
- unlike other states, Hawaii as extremely limited land and natural resources so selling lands permanently diminishes the amount of lands that belong to the general public through the government.
- Hawaii government has committed itself to reconciliation in the recent past, and its time we make good on that.
- Our Hawaii Supreme Court ruled on the issue and we should support our judiciary’s position on this unique and complex issue.
- A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on this issue diminishes our ability as a state to deal with unique local issues. A state created moratorium shows that we, as a state, make our own decisions regarding Hawaii issues.
C. A moratorium on the sale of ceded lands is (provide your own descriptive word(s)) for the future of Hawaii also.
1. examples to explain the above sentence include:
- a moratorium protects the public land trust for future generations
- by protecting public lands, we provide lawmakers with opportunity to use these resources for the benefit of the public and not just private interests.
- With an increasing population with no more natural resources such as land coming our way any time soon, protecting the lands now allows for better management of all our resources
- If Kamehameha Schools can manage all those lands in trust and generate revenue, why can’t the state?
II. Hawaii residents (or use “lawmakers”) should _(insert descriptive word here) a moratorium on the sale of ceded lands.
A. Conclude the letter with a sentence that summarizes the previous sentences.
1. examples of concluding sentences might look like,
- A moratorium on ceded lands sales protects our present and future.
- A moratorium is an exercise of our own political will and ambition.
- The passage of a moratorium bill brings us one step closer to resolving historical wrongs we have yet to correct.
- If Native Hawaiians have a only moral claim, as Mark Bennett argues, a moratorium passed by our legislature is appropriate.
- If Native Hawaiian claims, according to Mark Bennett, are to be dealt with through the legislative process. Then, there is nothing wrong with the legislature passing a moratorium.
TIPS: Your letter to the editor should be no more than 175-200 words. You can send your letters to one or two e-mail addresses. Send your letters to letters@honoluluadvertiser.com, letters@starbulletin.com and citydesk@mauinews.com (or go to http://vnr.oweb.net/vnr/add_submission.asp?categoryID=769&publicationID=110>
In the e-mail, be sure to include:
- Your name
- the name of the area you live in
- a phone number for the newspaper to call you at.
e-mail a lawmaker
2. E-mail a Lawmaker.
Just like calling a lawmaker, there are a number of lawmakers who need to be e-mailed. We should always start off with our very own elected representative and senator. You can start off there.Use the following form to find your representative and Senator.
Do NOT add the words street, road, avenue, highway, or any street abbreviations.
The same key lawmakers we call also need to be called e-mailed:
Senators
Representatives
Dear Senator Taniguchi,
My name is _______________. As the Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Government Operations Committee, I want you to schedule a hearing for Senate Bill 1085 as soon as possible to meet deadlines. Senate Bill 1085 is an important piece of legislation and it should be heard immediately. I want you to support this bill so that it can go to the State House.
Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions.
Thank you,
___________________
Dear Representative ______________,
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm writing to you because I want you to support and pass House Bill 1667. My family and I want to see House Bill 1667 pass out of its committees. House Bill 1667 is important proposed legislation that we support. I want you to support and pass this bill. If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this e-mail address.
Thank you,
Just like calling a lawmaker, there are a number of lawmakers who need to be e-mailed. We should always start off with our very own elected representative and senator. You can start off there.Use the following form to find your representative and Senator.
Do NOT add the words street, road, avenue, highway, or any street abbreviations.
The same key lawmakers we call also need to be called e-mailed:
Senators
- Brian Taniguchi sentaniguchi@capitol.hawaii.gov
Representatives
- Calvin Say repsay@capitol.hawaii.gov
- Ken Ito repito@capitol.hawaii.gov
- Sharon Har rephar@capitol.hawaii.gov
- Jon Riki Karamatsu repkaramatsu@capitol.hawaii.gov
- Marcus Oshiro reposhiro@capitol.hawaii.gov
Dear Senator Taniguchi,
My name is _______________. As the Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Government Operations Committee, I want you to schedule a hearing for Senate Bill 1085 as soon as possible to meet deadlines. Senate Bill 1085 is an important piece of legislation and it should be heard immediately. I want you to support this bill so that it can go to the State House.
Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions.
Thank you,
___________________
Dear Representative ______________,
Aloha, my name is ____________________. I'm writing to you because I want you to support and pass House Bill 1667. My family and I want to see House Bill 1667 pass out of its committees. House Bill 1667 is important proposed legislation that we support. I want you to support and pass this bill. If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this e-mail address.
Thank you,
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