How real is the rascism ?

[Derrick Barnicoat]

The history of race as a word is quite interesting. The modern version we use in the west in regards to skin color and racism comes directly from the colonial culture, imperialism, conquistadors and in turn slavery. Race as it is known in modern english was created by imperialists to justify the poor treatment and slaughtering of the indigenous cultures they were conquering. This applies directly to Hawaii which has been through a couple overthrows. So it is a stretch to imagine that perceived hostility from indigenous hawaiians would be racism. It is more a defense against racism and you know it works because Hawaiians are some of the most open minded on the globe as far as acceptance of differences goes. Being so isolated Hawaii got conquered late and the Hawaiians got to watch what happened with other colonies around the world and this could explain the defensive attitude around Hawaiian culture and the land.

Land ownership is another concept brought over by imperialism. Most indigenous cultures see the Earth as mother. The sky as father. The places from which we are born. Dust to Dust etc. etc. Indiginous cultures around the world were taken advantage of via the concept of land ownership. To indigenous cultures around the world the Earth owns you not the other way around. In the indigenous world view we here as a part of the big picture. The imperialist world view is to change or destroy the big picture and create a new one that benefits only the ones who can see nature as disposable.