Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 13, Number 11, 1 November 1996 — Two Hawaiians equal argument? [ARTICLE]

Two Hawaiians equal argument?

I was so disappointed to hear about the lawsuit that was filed ehallenging the native Hawaiian Vote and the resulting costly delays. It seems so strange to challenge the Native Hawaiian Vote, 'plebiscite,' as the means of sovereignty determination by using the U.S. Courts and Government to file a lawsuit. These 'folk' seems to eomplain about the US government until it becomes their advantage to use it against other Hawaiians. I read their explanations and wish they could experience the Native American Tribal system in Washington State. It works well here. Providing tribal lands benefits and even a casino or two. I don't understand why there is such a negative movement that costs us all so mueh time and money. Where is the positive energy from these individuals/ groups? My Chinese father says that all this reminds him of a childhood saying: 'putting two Hawaiians in a room will always result in an argument.' Could he possibly be correct? Shelley Ho Seattle, Washington