Political activist Smith had been battling with DHHL, the State of Hawai`i
and United States Federal government over native Hawaiian land title claims
and human rights violations against Native Hawaiians. Based in part on
revelations at United States Public Law 103-150, enacted by the United
States Congress in 1993; Smith and many native Hawaiians believe that
their land rights and title are outside the jurisdiction of the United
States and the State of Hawai`i. At USPL 103-150, the United States
admitted that it conspired with others to overthrow the government of
Hawai`i in 1893, in an "illegal" act of war, in violation of treaty and
U.S. Constitution.
On November 20, 1995, Native Hawaiian tax protestor John Marshe was
acquitted by a U.S. Federal jury in Honolulu (U.S.A. v. Marshe C#94-00749)
of willful failure to file, and willful failure to pay income taxes, for
several years. Marshe based his defense on a claim to "sovereignty"; ie.
that he was outside U.S. jurisdiction. By his death, Kahale Smith lost his
opportunity to make a similar defense and his day in court.
The DHHL has recently been involved in the "loss" of well over $120,000,000
in funds and property it has administered for Native Hawaiians. These
funds are still not yet accounted for.
Smith contended that the continued occupation of Hawaiian lands by the
United States was in violation of international law. In addition, Smith
accused the U.S. government, the State and the DHHL of act of "genocide" in
violation of the Geneva Convention and United Nations Charter.
Native Hawaiian groups have planned protests and rallies to oust DHHL
administrator Mr. Kale Watson and bring an end to "the abuse of Native
Hawaiians by agents of the United States".
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Sam Monet
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Haleiwa, Hawai`i 96712
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