| The independence movment in the Canaries doesn“t seem as large as one may think. A lot of Canarians do not support it outright, although they may seem to show such an inclination when the Spanish government does something to anger the local population.
I do not normally support independence movements, unless they seek release from Fascist or totalitarian governments. For me, however, the biggest proof that the Canarian independence movement is fraudulent is its failure to remove itself financially from Spain. Coalition Canaria plays this game of talking independence, then asking for more financial help. It seems to me that you have to show the ability to live on your own before you seek independence. The Canarian government has not shown that ability.
Some of you might have already read the proposals of the "new" Guanche government of the Canaries. It is written by a Canarian lawyer, a leader in the indepence movement here. It is idealistic, and terribly, terribly naive. The problem that I have with idealism is that the idealist fails to understand that idealism is a product of the mind, of the imagination. It often does not take into account the needs of the greater whole, or the needs of differing groups. Which leads me to believe that inherent within the idealistic framework resides totalitarianism, or fascism. Fascism because in order for the ideal to take perfect shape, all differing views will have to be crushed. History shows this over and over again.
In Hawaii, there are small and vociferous groups of independence seekers who want to remove ties to the United States. They want to reinitiate the Royalty and go back to the old Hawaii Kingdom. Since I am Hawaiian I can say openly that they are freaking crazy. I much prefer a system where you at least have recourse to some justice, rather than a system where a few priviledged undeserving royalties have a life or death power of their people.
So . . . I do not support the indepence of Hawaii. I support autonomy, but not independence. I do not trust the leaders of such movements, nor their motives.
But ultimately the decision in the Canaries is up to their people. But since so many politicians here are corrupt, such a move by the Canarian people, in my opinion, would be a grave mistake. |