A memorial to the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye is getting fast-tracked by University of Hawaii officials who are moving ahead with plans for a building to house his papers and other material memorializing his career. But the UH is doing most of its planning behind closed doors while private donors are being sought. Political cartoonist John Pritchett pondered what might happen when the plans are finally unveiled.

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About the author: John Pritchett is a longtime award-winning political cartoonist. He has been penning artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. Find more of his work on the web at pritchettcartoons.com.
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