Who in his right mind would want this foisted upon Hawaiians?
After six years of trying, Sen. Daniel Akaka hopes to finally see a vote in the Senate this week on one of the hardest-fought measures of his congressional career -- his bill to grant his fellow Native Hawaiians federal recognition. ....
It would grant Native Hawaiians the same rights of self-government enjoyed by American Indians and Native Alaskans, and would lead to U.S. recognition of a native governing entity.
The full Houston Chronicle story, Senate to vote on bill to grant Native Hawaiians rights of self-government, is worth reading; it acknowledges that native Hawaiians are on both sides of the issue. There's also a great quote from Akaka that's unintentionally revealing about the USSA's motives, and how envy is being played to help get support for this welfare measure.
Seeing as how I don't have any affinity to any particular state or number of states in the USSA, perhaps a secession drive is in order for the Hawaiians who want their old system back ... It was a monarchy, for those who don't know.
Am I, an anarchist, advocating a coercive state system? Not for myself nor anyone else who doesn't want to live under a jackboot of any style; but if Native Hawaiians want a monarchy, and voluntarily choose it, what business is it of mine? I just wish the statists would grant individuals like me the same consideration.
Jorge says:
Truly twisted. Create another "victim" group, give a select group of those "victims" handouts, make them dependant on the state, spread around some guilt. Ghod help the native Hawaiians.
but if Native Hawaiians want a monarchy, and voluntarily choose it, what business is it of mine?
Hmmmm, none, if they all choose it. But if 51% of them choose it and decide to impose it on the other 49%........
Now, individual government, where you govern you and I govern me, that is something I support 100%.