Amazing news: The Hawaiian queen and court have occupied the royal palace and are re-claiming sovereignty. And the State Dept. and Congress are actually trying to compromise with them. Many of us Americans don't realize that Hawaii was stolen from the natives by owners of sugar and fruit plantations with the help of American troops. What have we got to lose by letting them govern themselves? If you're worried about a drop to 49 states, remember that Puerto Rico has been clamoring for statehood for decades...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080619/ap_on_re_us/palace_takeover