02-25-2010, 07:58 AM
Rob Wrote: "Mostly a rumor or fantasy. Most likely scenario would be if the Hawaiians were granted something like tribal status the gaming industry would have an entre."
I am way out of touch with what Hawaiians want for themselves but what ever it is I want it for them too. I live on a Reservation in Arizona (Navajo) and have lived on the Apache Reservation. The Apache's went "wet" when gaming came in and it is a massive problem. The Navajo just opened their first casino late last year and it's too early to tell the effects.
Personal Opinion: To me, to see the Hawaiian culture and her people lumped in with American Indians will damage them more than anything the "white guy" ever did. The feds will control them and that's where the problems start.
Bob: Thanks for the link.
Best!
BobH
I am way out of touch with what Hawaiians want for themselves but what ever it is I want it for them too. I live on a Reservation in Arizona (Navajo) and have lived on the Apache Reservation. The Apache's went "wet" when gaming came in and it is a massive problem. The Navajo just opened their first casino late last year and it's too early to tell the effects.
Personal Opinion: To me, to see the Hawaiian culture and her people lumped in with American Indians will damage them more than anything the "white guy" ever did. The feds will control them and that's where the problems start.
Bob: Thanks for the link.
Best!
BobH
Best!
BobH
BobH