Hawaiian Sovereignty (cont'd)

Colonization took place. Thousands of Americans invaded Hawaii, taking choice jobs with government agencies or management positions with business interests. These Americans bought up or stole through the manipulation of laws familiar to them much of the lands and resources of Hawaii. They gained power in Hawaii, controlled greater chunks of the economy, controlled the public media, entrenched themselves in politics, and joined in the brainwashing of the Hawaiians to believe we were Americans.

The military turned Hawaii into their pacific fortress turning Pearl Harbor from a coaling and fueling station to a major naval port. They bombed valleys and took one of the eight major islands for their exclusive use as a target range. At will they tossed families out of homes, destroying sacred Hawaii heirlooms and built instead naval communication towers emitting radiation and ammunition depots hiding nuclear weapons, thereby jeopardizing every life in Hawaii. They declared martial law at will and imposed military conscription over the Hawaiian citizens. They killed Hawaiians in open contempt of the very laws of the United States. When tried and found guilty, they managed through a territorial governor appointed by the U.S. president to obtain sentences as light as imprisonment for a few hours at the Queen's palace before sailing back to the U.S.

Freedom of trade was stopped. The Big 5 controlled all commerce. Congress took over foreign relations.

Every aspect of Hawaii was Americanized. Military show of strength was constant. Education and media was regulated. The secret ballot was a farce.

Finally, after three generations of brainwashing, we were told we had the chance to be equal Americans! The U.S. placed the following question to the "qualified" voters (Americans who were residents of Hawaii for at least one year): Shall Hawaii immediately be admitted into the Union as a State? A "yes" meant Statehood. A "no" meant continuing Territorial government.

The question, "Should the United States recognize Hawaii's right to determine its own destiny?" was never put to the Hawaiian citizens.

The Americans decided Hawaii should be a State.

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