See on Scoop.it – PRG HAWAII NEWS WITH RUSS ROBERTS
Hawaiians split on movement to recognize Native Hawaiians Washington Times Advocates of the Akaka Bill say federal recognition is needed in order for Native Hawaiians to continue to receive benefits from the state’s Office of Hawaiian Affairs,…
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
Not much can be done to benefit Native Hawaiians until they speak with one voice. A divided community can’t present a united front before Congress, which holds most of the recognition cards. While the Akaka Bill had some faults, it was a good faith effort to bring all parties to the recognition table. As Ben Franklin said back in pre-revolutionary days, "Join or Die." Aloha, Russ.
See on www.washingtontimes.com