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MarkMiller · 05-01-2008, 04:50 AM

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Native Hawaiians Occupy Palace Grounds In Downtown Honolulu

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Native Hawaiians Occupy Palace Grounds In Downtown Honolulu, Native Hawaiian Protesters Lock Gates, Take Over Palace In Downtown Honolulu - CBS News
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(AP) A Native Hawaiian group that advocates sovereignty locked the gates of a historic palace Wednesday in downtown Honolulu, saying it would carry out the business of what it considers the legitimate government of the islands.

State deputy sheriffs weren't allowing anyone else to enter Iolani Palace grounds as unarmed security guards from the Hawaiian Kingdom Government group blocked all gates to the palace, which is adjacent to the state Capitol.

Arrest warrants were being prepared and would probably be served on the 60 or so protesters later in the day, officials said. Protest leaders said they were prepared to be arrested and would go peacefully.

Protest leader Mahealani Kahau said the group doesn't recognize Hawaii as a U.S. state. Supporters planned to keep the protest peaceful and if evicted would return later, she said.

The group is one of several Hawaiian sovereignty organizations in the islands, which became the 50th U.S. state in 1959.

The palace, the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs, is a major downtown tourist attraction.

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Aloooooooha! LOL!

The Iolani Palace is best remembered as the Police Headquarters in the TV show "Hawaii 5-0" (it never really was the police department. It was however the state Capital for years!)

The Palace was built by the Royal Family before the turn of the Twentieth Century. It's last ruler was Queen Liliuokalani who was dethrowned illegaly by a white miltia lead by the first Governor of that "State", Stanford Dole. The reason for the take over.....to keep native islanders from having more rights than white bussinessmen from a new constitution that was being ratifyed by the Queen.

Yes, the only reason we have Hawaii is because of Racism.

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MarkMiller Dr. Zaius, Mark M. Archery 2000 Champion! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,235 Thanks: 69 Thanked 40 Times in 33 Posts	Native Hawaiians Occupy Palace Grounds In Downtown Honolulu Title Native Hawaiians Occupy Palace Grounds In Downtown Honolulu Link Native Hawaiians Occupy Palace Grounds In Downtown Honolulu, Native Hawaiian Protesters Lock Gates, Take Over Palace In Downtown Honolulu - CBS News ----------------------------------------------------- Excerpt (AP) A Native Hawaiian group that advocates sovereignty locked the gates of a historic palace Wednesday in downtown Honolulu, saying it would carry out the business of what it considers the legitimate government of the islands. State deputy sheriffs weren't allowing anyone else to enter Iolani Palace grounds as unarmed security guards from the Hawaiian Kingdom Government group blocked all gates to the palace, which is adjacent to the state Capitol. Arrest warrants were being prepared and would probably be served on the 60 or so protesters later in the day, officials said. Protest leaders said they were prepared to be arrested and would go peacefully. Protest leader Mahealani Kahau said the group doesn't recognize Hawaii as a U.S. state. Supporters planned to keep the protest peaceful and if evicted would return later, she said. The group is one of several Hawaiian sovereignty organizations in the islands, which became the 50th U.S. state in 1959. The palace, the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs, is a major downtown tourist attraction. ------------------------------------------------------ Comment: Aloooooooha! LOL! The Iolani Palace is best remembered as the Police Headquarters in the TV show "Hawaii 5-0" (it never really was the police department. It was however the state Capital for years!) The Palace was built by the Royal Family before the turn of the Twentieth Century. It's last ruler was Queen Liliuokalani who was dethrowned illegaly by a white miltia lead by the first Governor of that "State", Stanford Dole. The reason for the take over.....to keep native islanders from having more rights than white bussinessmen from a new constitution that was being ratifyed by the Queen. Yes, the only reason we have Hawaii is because of Racism. Last edited by MarkMiller; 05-01-2008 at 04:59 AM.
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