Trask's decision to publicly flaunt such words is reprehensible. However, it's also as stupid as it is disgusting. She therefore has a responsibility to conduct herself in such a way that makes the cause more credible. The Native Hawaiian cause has long fought for respectability in Hawai'i. Tactics like these continue to undermine every ounce of respect Native Hawaiian leaders have managed to acquire.
Children use such words and protests.
Adults do not. We understand that she's angry, and we understand why. But this is childish. Ka Leo welcomes your questions and comments. Search Ka Leo O Hawai'i is the daily campus newspaper of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa .