As a fairly patriotic individual, it makes me sick to see people burning
flags. But as a freedom-loving American, I also recognize that flag-burning
is a right given to people because of the United States of America's freedom
of speech rights.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks to create its own government via the Akaka Bill.
However, the call by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs chair Haunani Apoliana to censor a political
cartoon called "Cow Inoa," a play on OHA's Kau Inoa campaign, is giving a
hint at what this new Hawaiian government will look like ... one where freedom
of speech is squelched and intimidation tactics rule.
We have been called the People's Republic of Hawaii before ... now, OHA's
helping us to further live up to that moniker.
Darci Evans is a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii.
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