05-30-2015, 07:00 AM
Aloha kakahiaka to all.
Chunkster, mahalo again, however, my position is different from the activists on several levels. As an "assimilated Hawaiian", and a "haole" (yes, been called that by kanaka maoli before...lol), it is best left to the ones (attorneys) who understand the laws of this land. Mililani Trask is one of those warriors, as is Yuklin Aluli. If the likes of Keanu Sai and company would stand down for a moment, and realize there are others working hard at compromise, and have been for years. The Constitution drafted (in Keaukaha) for Ka Lahui Hawai'i is a great start.
Additionally, as an aside, OHA needs to be disbanded/put in receivership (whatever term applies), as does DHHL, and restructured. The masses are tired of waiting for these entities to represent beneficiaries as a whole.
MarkP, there are also "Ugly Hawaiians", so no worries. Your comment is valid. The true Ali'i are gone. We can all trace ourselves back to all Kings and Queens, (our ohana is of Keopuolani, who King Kamehameha I could only approach on his knees. Her father was Kîwala'o, King of Hawai'i island. Just saying)
TMT should move forward, and the UH/DLNR must enforce the conditions of all leases, and subleases. Time is of the essence, and they have had plenty time to get it right. Action is needed to placate the masses, and separate TMT (Mauna Kea) from the root of the argument which (I maintain) is reparation. However that comes is to be determined, and as long as Hawaiians keep fighting each other, nothing will get done. Ever.
"Tradition is tradition. We should pass it down, but we should be allowed to create something that is new, so we can move forward."
Pule Pahu:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47FGGb5Hlcw
Wonder how many Hawaiians know this chant? [
] (Us "haoles" can do it in our sleep...lol)
Enjoy the day! Mahalo for the constructive conversation, and apologies for the O/T.
IMUA KAKOU!
JMO.
ETA: typo
Chunkster, mahalo again, however, my position is different from the activists on several levels. As an "assimilated Hawaiian", and a "haole" (yes, been called that by kanaka maoli before...lol), it is best left to the ones (attorneys) who understand the laws of this land. Mililani Trask is one of those warriors, as is Yuklin Aluli. If the likes of Keanu Sai and company would stand down for a moment, and realize there are others working hard at compromise, and have been for years. The Constitution drafted (in Keaukaha) for Ka Lahui Hawai'i is a great start.
Additionally, as an aside, OHA needs to be disbanded/put in receivership (whatever term applies), as does DHHL, and restructured. The masses are tired of waiting for these entities to represent beneficiaries as a whole.
MarkP, there are also "Ugly Hawaiians", so no worries. Your comment is valid. The true Ali'i are gone. We can all trace ourselves back to all Kings and Queens, (our ohana is of Keopuolani, who King Kamehameha I could only approach on his knees. Her father was Kîwala'o, King of Hawai'i island. Just saying)
TMT should move forward, and the UH/DLNR must enforce the conditions of all leases, and subleases. Time is of the essence, and they have had plenty time to get it right. Action is needed to placate the masses, and separate TMT (Mauna Kea) from the root of the argument which (I maintain) is reparation. However that comes is to be determined, and as long as Hawaiians keep fighting each other, nothing will get done. Ever.
"Tradition is tradition. We should pass it down, but we should be allowed to create something that is new, so we can move forward."
Pule Pahu:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47FGGb5Hlcw
Wonder how many Hawaiians know this chant? [
] (Us "haoles" can do it in our sleep...lol) Enjoy the day! Mahalo for the constructive conversation, and apologies for the O/T.
IMUA KAKOU!
JMO.
ETA: typo