150923 king's letter to lahui re nation in nation

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His Majesty Edmund K. Silva, Jr.Nou Ke Akua Ke Aupuni O Hawai’i

Ka Pu’uhonua O Na Wahi Pana O Hawai’i Nei

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The United Nations Charter provides the rest of the authority to do it.” ( An autonomous independent sovereign nation-state contemplated

under Article 1 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States requiring the state as a person of international law

possessing the four qualifications of (a) a permanent population, (b) a defined territory, c) government;

and (d) capacity to enter into relations with the other states.)

September 23, 2015

To: Ka Lāhui Hawai’i

Subject: Do Not Be Deceived.

Aloha Kākou e Ka Lāhui Hawai'i,

Over many years of remembrance, I can recall the numerous groups that endeavored to move their

agenda forward when working with OHA, t he State of Hawai’i, and the Federal Government of the

United States, as they created the notion of a nation within a nation, an Orwellian “Double Speak”term. As sovereigns with international Treaties granting us “Nation to Nation” relationships with

other Sovereigns, it is an insult to our intelligence and integrity to even entertain “nation within a

nation”.

Today, that same energy continues. Na`i Aupuni is no different than Kau inoa, Kana’iolowalu and

that which Akaka and Inouye wanted to do. Each group seeks to destroy the Kingdom’s right to full

independence, by convincing everyone that accepting nation within a nation is best.

If you will take the time to listen to the voices of our ancestors, you will come to understand that

the ultimate goal of nation within a nation is to divide and weaken the Hawaiian culture, sothat over time, the Hawaiian nation will simply become a footnote in history. Our ancestors

fought valiantly for us to live as we were meant to live, as a free Hawaiian Nation.

Those who promote this, view us as a RACE of people. We are not! We are INDIGENOUS to Hawai’i.We are, and have always been, a Nation! Akua ordained us to BE a Nation unto God, which is a

nation unto Him. Today, we are the Kingdom of Hawai’i, built on the wisdom of our ancestors and

the contributions of people of other ancestries that have joined us.

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Ka Pu’uhonua O Na Wahi Pana O Hawai’i NeiNou Ke Akua Ke Aupuni O Hawai’i



The United Nations Charter provides the rest of the authority to do it.” An autonomous independent sovereign nation-state contemplated under

Ar ticle 1 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Ri ghts and Duti es of States requir ing the state as a person of inter national law possessing the

four qualif ications of (a) a permanent population, (b) a defi ned terr itor y, c) government; and (d) capacity to enter in to relati ons with the other

states.

Historical connection to these islands began as early as 400 (C.E.) Common Era…

Kamehameha the Great, whose full name is Kalani Paiʻea Wohi o Kaleikini Kealiʻikui Kamehameha o

ʻIolani i Kaiwikapu kauʻi Ka Liholiho Kūnuiākea, conquered most of the Hawaiian Islands and

formally established the government of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi in 1810. He became the First King

(Mo’i) of the entire Hawaiian Archipelago.

In February 1843, British Captain Lord George Paulet pressured Kamehameha III into surrendering

the Hawaiian Kingdom to the British crown, but Kamehameha III alerted London of the Captain's

rogue actions, which eventually restored the Kingdom's independence. Less than five months later,

British Admiral Richard Thomas rejected Paulet's actions, and the Kingdom was restored on

July 31, 1843.

It was at the end of this period of uncertainty, that the King uttered the phrase that eventually

became Hawaii’s motto: Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻ Āina i ka Pono — "The life of the land is perpetuated in

righteousness." July 31st was celebrated thereafter as Lā Hoʻ ihoʻ i Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day,

and became an official national holiday of the kingdom. Later that year, on November 28th, Britain

and France officially recognized the independence of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and that too became anational holiday, Lā Kūʻ okoʻ a — Independence Day.

Significant …

During our history as a Nation, we’ve never entertained the idea of being subservient to another

nation. A nation within a nation makes us subservient to the United States. Why would we consider

negotiating our hard earned prosperity with the evils of a nation that overthrew our beloved Queen

and stole these Hawaiian Islands for their personal and political gains? It’s like a thief that steals

your house – that even though he has taken the main house, you ask him if he would consider giving

you the garage to live in.

Concerns in real time …

Our world is unstable. However, let us suppose that World War III breaks out and we are a nation

within the Federal Government of the United States... what do you think will happen to these

Hawaiian Islands, and to us? Isn’t it true that North Korea has already threatened to launch their

Nuclear Missiles against the Hawaiian Islands? And that out of pure hatred for the United States,

North Korea is willing to destroy these Hawaiian Islands and all innocents not involved with

warring conflicts. The evil they hold against the United States is unmeasured.



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states.

Should they launch their Missiles, there aren’t any counter measures to stop the incoming deadly

instruments of death. The Star Wars project started by President Carter has not been perfected,

and there aren’t any other projects on the table to combat incoming Nuclear Missiles.

To consider becoming a nation within a nation is playing with Fire; you would be giving up much

more than your freedom; you would be inviting Armageddon into your front yard and potentially

be used as “collateral damage”. This is the reality that you are inviting into our homes by creating anation within a nation government with the United States of America.

I am perplexed, even flabbergasted, that for a couple of hundred thousand dollars our People would

consider selling our beloved inheritance, our future generations birthright!

It is very clear OHA and the State of Hawai i are trying to extinguish the Kingdom. They are

attempting to divide the people of Hawaiian ancestry from the whole population in order to create a

semi-independent government that will be dominated by the U.S Department of Interior. It is to

their advantage to do this, not yours. The “Invader’s policies only serve their interest, we have over

a century of documented proof. We must discern the truth about the motives of these less-than-

honest Government Agents.

In speaking with the First Nations leaders of today, each of them have told me, it would be a

travesty for the Hawaiians to go down this path. They warned me that our children and

grandchildren will suffer the consequences.

We do not have a precedent in our lifetime to know exactly what it means to live as a nation

within a nation. But we do have a firsthand account of what exactly happened to the First

Nations people when they did so. Look at their socio/political/economic reality. Failed

systems that have resulted in some of the lowest life expectancy rates in the world along

with all of the other ills of oppression and poverty.

Pearl Daniel-Means, of the Navaho Nation, had this to say about the heartbreaking consequences of

the First Nations Peoples of America, when they acquiesced under duress into nation within a

nation status:

“Should the United States Government attempt to negotiate a “Nation within a Nation” statuswith the Kingdom of Hawai’i, take note of what has happened to the First Nations Peoples of

America. Quasi-sovereignty is what the First Nations of America have. Self-rule under federal

supervision is not sovereignty.












states.

When you stand on your legal lawful rights, it is irresponsible to compromise your rightful

position. The moment The Kingdom of Hawai’i begins negotiating their rights they will haveimmediately lost those rights. Politics is the art of compromise, where true Leadership is based

on principles.

That spark of light the American Indian Movement lit in the 1970’s is dim and almost gone. Wenow look to you, our Hawaiian relatives to unite and ignite that light, and move this

Independence Movement forward. Your position is legal and lawful and your time is now.

We stand with you in solidarity as you make your next move it is a tremendous step forward

for all of us in the indigenous world.

We no longer have time to be idle, when our homelands are being desecrated, our water our

lifeline continually poisoned and our children being stolen. As we witness all things we hold

sacred and holy continually under attack, I’m reminded of Russell’s words, “Everyone should get angry at injustice. People who don’t certainly aren’t spiritual people”.

"The truth of "nation within a nation" is that it is not pono." I encourage each of you to research for

yourself. What would our ancestors do? Remember, we have a responsibility to our next seven

generations. Forming a “nation within a nation” status will ultimately leave our People in poverty,

living under the roof of stress, anger, and despair.

Queen Lili`uokalani, died with a broken heart; believing that the United States would do the right

t hing by her and… have they? No! So what makes you think, Na’i Aupuni and creating a nation

within a nation will be any different than what the First Nations advises against, and what our

Queen tried to protect us from?

“...He will keep His promise, and will listen to the voices of His Hawaiian children lamenting for

their homes. It is for them that I would give the last drop of my blood; it is for them that I

would spend, nay, am spending, everything belonging to me.” — Queen Lili‘uokalani












states.

My closing thoughts ...

Why would we sign our own death warrants by creating a nation within a nation government? We

have tremendous international support. Nations around the world are standing with us as we

continue to restore our Nation. They stand with us because they know our cause is legal, lawful and

just. The Kingdom of Hawai’i is your nation since time immemorial.

E waik āhi ka pono i mānalo

It is well to be united in thought that all may have peace.

Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono ,

Edmund K. Silva, Jr. Ali’i Nui Mō’i

cc: Na Kupuna Council O Hawai’i Nei ame Moku Ali’i Mana’o Nui Lanny Sinkin Minister of Foreign Affairs




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