Aloha Kakou,
Let's face it. We have not been heard for over 115 years. We all know that we can't afford to wait another 115 more. We must take radical and measurable steps now so that our voices can be heard. The only other option would take this to the World Court. With President-Elect Obama in the White House it will be very interesting to see how much and how far we could go with him. I am not saying at all that I believe or have any faith in the system of the fictional corporate realm of the US. What I am saying is if we all go to Washington, like the African-American's did, that would arouse the conscience of humanity. That is what I know all of us want and can agree upon, that more of the world will know what exactly has been going on for over 115 years in Hawaii Nei! We need the World to know the continued slavery, genocide, foreign threats, and the continued & prolonged illegal military occupation that is going on here too. Quite honestly, most of the world does not know, that is why it is our kuleana to inform them, so we can have their participation with us in making the wrong, right.
Let me know what you all think. We will need every one of us to make this work and happen. Martin Luther King Jr. said it accurately when he said and I quote that "Freedom alway's demands Sacrifice." Yes it will take every single one of us to sacrifice our time, talents, abilities, and bodies to make our voice's be heard, from all four corners of the World. Let's find out together where this will take us. It will be very interesting to see how President-Elect Obama will respond or react to this movement coming from the Kanaka Maoli. If not, it will be the World Court that we will go. Mahalo Nui for your time and attention in this historical and life-altering matter that is at stake. Our decisions (individually and collectively) is what will shape our people's destiny!!!
O wau iho no,
Kaleo
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That's why education and comprehension is foremost. Many have to dismember their way of thinking and reverse their brainwashing, conditioning, and breaking through the assimilation and Stockholme Syndrome. Realizing that these acts were committed on you, will set you free to be an independant, critical thinker. Realize also that activism is a good thing and a right to protest the injustice as a free person. Moving away from the hype and myths gives one a stronger leg to stand on with confidence. We must know who we are and what we are fighting for.
Our voices has been suppressed and barred from the mass media; now we have made an inroad to express the truth and be heard, especially through the internet. Corporate media still censors and restrict what they will print or inform the public. The people are now more confident and willing to express their voices for justice and freedom.
Finding avenues to express ourselves is now in order and a positive step. We should encourage all to participate with pride of our nation.
Just my mana'o but I highly doubt that Obama will "listen" but I realize that some people mistakenly believe that THEY will be able to "change his mind" specifically with the Akaka Bill. IMHO some Hawaiians (oiwi) actually believe that they can stop the bullet that will pierce the lives of our keiki. (They won't be able to.)
As far as a march at the Mall in DC... a Million Man March won't necessarily work considering that there are only about 401,062 or so Hawaiians left. However if there was A march for Hawaiians I will definitely be in DC for sure to show up out of respect for my kupuna. Other than that it would be difficult for some Hawaiians to even afford a trip to BWI or to Dulles or to Reagan. Unfortunately only "fortunate" Hawaiians who can actually AFFORD airfare, housing, and/or rental car will be able to show up. However I would show up for sure but I would have it at the Washington Monument... not at the Lincoln Memorial only because there are barracades and a DC cop car parked infront of the Lincoln Memorial. I was just there last week and saw that so I would rather have it at the Washington Monument.
It should not stop there though. World Court. Offline. Online. Everywhere and anywhere. In English OR in Hawaiian.
IMHO the first march we need to begin is within ourselves:
Irrelevant if the speaker is college or educated or not. Irrelevant of HOW we Hawaiians look and/or how we speak. IMHO we need to stop ourselves from stopping other Hawaiians from doing what they have to do.
Perhaps realize that we don't need to be perfect... and that EXECUTION of ideas is far more important than being "perfect."
Perhaps realize that as long as Hawaiians are visible and vocal... so are our kupuna then perhaps the status quo will finally STOP being the status quo (homeless, socially-economically disadvantaged, etc).
IMHO perhaps we all need to act like the cousins through Wakea, Papa, and Haloa that we are instead of treating each other as though we are strangers. Until we can act like and BE the cousins who we are then IMHO a march won't matter nor will what happens in the World Court. Just my mana'o.
We should use every opportunity to be hear; not by a few but by a great many of us. It has been the corporate medias that have muted our voices for over a century. With alternative options not controlled by them, we have been able to break through to let our voices be heard. We need to continue and excalate our efforts with the facts. When the U.S. holds the Olympics that will be another great opportunity to let our voices be heard. Those on the U.S. continent could probably make it to the president's inauguration and carry signs for de-occupation of Hawai'i and NO to the Akaka Bill. Everyone should be writing to newspapers, U.S. congress, and over the internet to get the messages out so people will hear and know. Help get the word out. Learn the points of argument and what counters those arguments. Get educated, speak out and write. Participate in Hawai'i's issues as Hawaii nationals. Show them who you are with pride and dignity. Make a difference and counter the character-assassinations of our people.
I couldn't agree more. Getting it out in the main stream is something that has never happened. Most Americans still don't even know what happened. I think a lot of people are more optimistic right now as well, especially African Americans. How many groups throughout the US are fighitng to "free" peoples all over the world? But our plight is mangled in silence. Making a stand, getting loud, and getting the word out can only help.
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Our voices has been suppressed and barred from the mass media; now we have made an inroad to express the truth and be heard, especially through the internet. Corporate media still censors and restrict what they will print or inform the public. The people are now more confident and willing to express their voices for justice and freedom.
Finding avenues to express ourselves is now in order and a positive step. We should encourage all to participate with pride of our nation.
As far as a march at the Mall in DC... a Million Man March won't necessarily work considering that there are only about 401,062 or so Hawaiians left. However if there was A march for Hawaiians I will definitely be in DC for sure to show up out of respect for my kupuna. Other than that it would be difficult for some Hawaiians to even afford a trip to BWI or to Dulles or to Reagan. Unfortunately only "fortunate" Hawaiians who can actually AFFORD airfare, housing, and/or rental car will be able to show up. However I would show up for sure but I would have it at the Washington Monument... not at the Lincoln Memorial only because there are barracades and a DC cop car parked infront of the Lincoln Memorial. I was just there last week and saw that so I would rather have it at the Washington Monument.
It should not stop there though. World Court. Offline. Online. Everywhere and anywhere. In English OR in Hawaiian.
IMHO the first march we need to begin is within ourselves:
Irrelevant if the speaker is college or educated or not. Irrelevant of HOW we Hawaiians look and/or how we speak. IMHO we need to stop ourselves from stopping other Hawaiians from doing what they have to do.
Perhaps realize that we don't need to be perfect... and that EXECUTION of ideas is far more important than being "perfect."
Perhaps realize that as long as Hawaiians are visible and vocal... so are our kupuna then perhaps the status quo will finally STOP being the status quo (homeless, socially-economically disadvantaged, etc).
IMHO perhaps we all need to act like the cousins through Wakea, Papa, and Haloa that we are instead of treating each other as though we are strangers. Until we can act like and BE the cousins who we are then IMHO a march won't matter nor will what happens in the World Court. Just my mana'o.
Aloha, L