Posted by afakasikurl {24.5.142.23} on August 27, 2004 at 20:23:35:
In Reply to: samoan identity! posted by Daniel Samu {203.97.26.20} on May 21, 2003 at 03:09:10:
What are you referring to? I identify myself as a South Pacific Islander because that's where the islands of Samoa and Tonga is located at and that's what I am. I am very proud of both of my heritages. Its a shame to see other nationalities not proud of their heritages that they have to "pretend" and "lie" that they are polynesian, samoan, hawaiian, etc just cause they feel that they will get more respect for being a polynesian and not their true nationality. If you're asking what's being done to prevent this tragedy, only that person could answer that question. What it boils down to, is that they may have self-hatred for themselves and the answer will only come from themselves, once they look inside themselves.