State Judge rules Hawaiian Kingdom still exists

[ironyak]

Originally posted by opihikao
Welcome back, ironyak. Missed your opinion in this thread. Trust all is well.

Thanks opihikao - just catching up from several very busy days in the real world. To show all is well and back to normal, I have to ask you one of those difficult questions

There is a strong push back on the equating of Native Hawaiians to a Native American tribe. Why do you think that is? What are the differences that make the DOI suggestion of recognition in these terms so unagreeable, although there often appears to be solidarity with other indigenous rights and causes? (Mount Graham, #IdleNoMore, etc). Your insights are always appreciated.