Post #327332 by rugbymatt on Wed, Aug 22, 2007 8:47 AM

Past wrong's aside. The future is bright. As framed by the brilliant men who wrote OUR constitution Hawaii enjoys sovereignty as a state but also benefits from being a part of the larger federal government. After all these years and the mixing of so many cultures (all of whom have contributed to the common good) who would have rights in an independent Hawaii anyway? Don't be bamboozeled by the promise of "easy money". Just like with Quebec in Canada it is the economic reallity of the true cost of being an independent nation that makes it look much less appealing. It is likely all about power anyway and for those of us who are just working stiffs does any of it matter in the big picture? As long as we have a place to be happy I am good with that. I agree with YAP that as long as the traditions of Hawaii (ancient and modern) are respected and preserved then we can all enjoy what a wonderful place it is.

Just my two cents, carry on drinking.