FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS A SPECIAL REPORT - FROM COUNTERCURRENTS.ORG
"THE INDEPENDENCE STRUGGLE OF HAWAI`I"
Here's Part Six -
By Amy Marsh
Now, not every Native Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian is a sovereignty activist working toward restoration of the kingdom. Many have adjusted to colonization and consider themselves Americans.
At most, they may be supporters of the dangerous Akaka bill, thinking to preserve Hawaiian "entitlements" through a federal recognition process that will turn them into the equivalent of American Indians.
But there are many others who recognize the bill for what it is - a way to finalize the land grab of the Kingdom and take title of contested kanaka maoli [Native Hawaiian] lands once and for all - and who are vigorously opposed to the bill.
They do not consider themselves "American" and continue to insist upon being recognized as subjects of the Kingdom.
As one man put it to me, when I asked him about his livelihood, "I work for the Queen."
In other words, he has devoted the rest of his life to the restoration of his country. He is not alone.
Tomorrow... The Conclusion
