FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS THE TOP TEN REASONS TO JUST SAY "NO!" TO FEDERAL RECOGNITION, THE AKAKA BILL OR THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS’ ATTEMPT TO ENROLL NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
HERE'S REASON #5 -
5. Hawaiians are being compelled by the state to support federal recognition to protect federal funds that currently go to non-profit groups and the state, but at the expense of the total independence claim. Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination are already inherent—as acknowledged in the U.S. Apology Resolution and, therefore, cannot be legislated by the United States. Do you want to be counted among the Hawaiians who are willing to give up their inherent rights?
