10-24-2015, 01:09 PM
quote:Aloha, janet. As to the question, perhaps, 80% to 20%, the latter being who signed up for Na'i Aupuni. There is not alot of support for this effort, however, it is a good start, given the challenges.
Originally posted by janet
Just wondering...
What is the numerical relationship of those who have volunteered to participate in this exercise to those who have opted to stay out of it?
If more Hawaiians decided not to approve this process (by not joining it) than did, is that not the final answer to this "poll" about sovereignty?
Our ohana (including myself) chose not to participate, as the "details" were somewhat, questionable. However, it is the time for Hawaiian people to stand for "what is right". Given the history, and given what we live with today, it becomes a balancing act. What is "right"??? (Rhetoric, of course).
Wrote alot more, however, due to the "snip and criticize" mode of PW lately, will stand down (refusing to allow disrespect, and worse, responding to it...). This is a very, very, serious time for our people; ALL of us who reside in Hawai'i.
Mahalo (again) dakine, for being steadfast, and mahalo to those who challenge this "train of thought." Our Kupuna were not all of "koko" (blood), yet, served the King, and served the Queen, and maintain our life teachings, which include respect.
(*Disclaimer: Greatgrandfather (Paternal) was English/Irish; Married my Tutu who was pure Hawaiian (100%); On the other side (Maternal), pure Chinese man (Greatgrandfather) married 100% pure Hawaiian (my Kukumahalo, Greatgrandmother).
None of my children meet the criteria of "50%" blood (nor do I), as DHHL warrants, however, we are Hawaiian. So were our forefathers (British, Irish, Chinese, Japanese, etc.), and that is my reason for NOT signing up for Na'i Aupuni, Kana'iolowalu, Kau I'noa, or any entity that "excludes" those who are part of our Hawaiian nation/Kingdom/nation within a nation, etc., just because they do not hold "koko" (bloodline).
I was hoping for a different ruling, given the Rice vs. Cayetano case. As this process will affect us ALL, it is flawed, at best. However, a step forward. We shall see.
Mahalo for all the comments; still reading court documents, and valued opinions, to digest the process.
Mahalo ke Akua, e na Aumakua, e na Kupuna.
Hawai'i Aloha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_17vGYa81s
Have a lovely evening, all.
JMO.
ETA: Chunkster, well stated. Mahalo, again. Aloha ahiahi.