Bones
Nobility
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2009
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- City
- Laredo
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- United States
Even while Hawaii was independent the native population had been almost totally disenfranchised and was rapidly decreasing. The Queen's efforts to change this was a major motivation for the US interests on the islands launching the coup against her. During his administration President Bill Clinton issued an official apology to the Hawaiians on behalf of the USA for basically conquering their country -which didn't really satisfy those seeking the restoration of their rights but which was a rather unusual admission of guilt on the part of the government.
As much as it pains me I really don't see how Hawaii could ever possibly restore its monarchy no matter what the popular will on the islands is or will become. According to the US Constitution all states must have a republican form of government and titles of honor and hereditary titles are strictly forbidden. Likewise, the Supreme Court (in the aftermath of the Civil War) has ruled that no state can ever legally leave the Union regardless of the circumstances.
Oh, well
As much as it pains me I really don't see how Hawaii could ever possibly restore its monarchy no matter what the popular will on the islands is or will become. According to the US Constitution all states must have a republican form of government and titles of honor and hereditary titles are strictly forbidden. Likewise, the Supreme Court (in the aftermath of the Civil War) has ruled that no state can ever legally leave the Union regardless of the circumstances.
Oh, well