Hawaiian enough?

An examination of how "Hawaiian" will be defined with the Akaka Bill

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• apartheid
• akaka
• bill
• hawaii
• kau
• inoa
• multi-cultural
• racism

[WADAMAN808]

this video is a joke!

[kauinoapono]

No joke - the Akaka Bill promises to make "Hawaiian" something arbitrarily decided upon by a new set of ali'i, no matter what your bloodline is.

[imuahawaii808]

I am who I am, they cannot change that. Even if written, it means nothing unless it's in my heart. The blood that my heart pumps is true, and true I remain to that blood.

He Hawaii Au (I am Hawaii)

我漢語 (I am Chinese)

Siak Filipino (I am Filipino)

Who are you?

[kauinoapono]

I'm human.

[kauinoapono]

@fijikid80 Those marine peacekeepers that did land ashore remained scrupulously neutral the entire time, and didn't point their weapons in anger at either side.

As for anti-annexation, that sentiment only lasted a short time, and both Prince Kuhio and Robert Wilcox (the Unconquerable Rebel himself) served as Territorial representatives to Congress. Kuhio worked tirelessly for statehood, and in 1959, over 94% voted in *favor*, including most native Hawaiians.

Check yourself.

[carrielope]

This is scary. My heart aches for the people and we should abide by their laws butt mixed people are the most beautiful people in the world. We need to educate not hate.

[biggyrat57]

Anytime you overthrow a Monarchy you've done a good thing. No room in this world for "Kingdoms", Monarchs , "Kings", Royal Families or any of that antiquated idol worshipping nonsense. Obviously, you've wasted precious time living in the past. Gone are the human sacrifices, animistic god worshiping and uncivilized stagnation produced by primitive and outdated tribal society . You got your asses kicked, it's all part of the human drama. Who were you warring with? Each other? Be the 50th and live

[fijikid80]

@kauinoapono Kaahumanu didn't end the Hawaiian belief system. Many Hawaiians still believed in it, whether it was partially or still fully. Some people to this day remember and practice the old ways since Christianity hasn't done much good for Hawaiians in the first place. When I say Hawaiian, I refer to those of actual Hawaiian blood, those whose ancestors resided there before any foreigners came to Hawaii's shores. It's that simple. Don't try to jump on the wagon when you have NO blood in you.

[fijikid80]

@kauinoapono Hey genius, those "local" opponents were NOT Hawaiians, but whites residing in Hawaii who were loyal to the US, and only some were citizens of the Kingdom of Hawaii. They also had the assistance of US Marines sent from America to overthrow the monarchy. So yes, there was external force used against Hawaiians and the Kingdom to overthrow it illegally. Most Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians opposed annexation, but those pleas went unheard. Most Hawaiians were against statehood too.

[Sexiesttalk]

So if my great great great grand father was born here in 1879 am I Hawaiian if I got blond hair and blue eyes??? If your great grand father came hear by way of the Chinese / Japanese migration of 1901 - 1908 for cheap sugarcane labor are you Hawaiian ?? This is based on color have they located the D.N.A. " Hawaiian strain " or can someone born in Tahiti 2 years ago pass as Hawaiian , this is gonna be a joke !!