The History of the overthrow told by Hawaiians

[TomK]

"Further, a lot of folks here (PW) seem to cast the native Hawaiian as less educated, less accomplished, and the people that were overthrown less worthy of the right to governance than the conquering powers. As if there is some evidence that the Hawaiian people at the time of the overthrow were not wholly embracing modern society, not seeking higher educations, not capable of self determination. Though I have not heard anyone reflect on the source of this point of view. It is just held up as fact, as reason to further justify their belief that American dominance of the islands is justified."

Bolding is mine. This is the kind of comment that I feel requires evidence to support it, and hope dakine will be able to provide it, otherwise it's hyperbole.