Congratulations on producing another greatly informative video! You hit exactly on the irony of the story. I like how you presented all of the primary documentation and highlighted the key parts. The clear video chapters are very helpful to follow the structure and to re-watch the complicated parts.
If the constitution is not fully incorporated in Guam who picks and chooses what amendments apply and what don't apply? If we are American citizens but are not allotted full constitutional rights i.e. the right to vote for President why should we as a recognize native people (As per UN) have to be force to recognize someone we deemed not a native be forced to honor his vote regardless of him not being native but a citizen of the United States. I'm not anti-American but you can't have your cake and eat it too. I appreciate being an American but it's also American to say why is one allotted these inalienable rights as an American but these Americans don't have the same rights. America is one of the great experiment in democracy and it is not perfect but in time we hope it progresses to that perfect Union we so intimately belive and fight for! Your page pops up every so often and I appreciate it this logical breakdown of Guam’s history of colonial rule and determinations imposed on it “legally”. Pls keep it up.
Great comment! Under the Territorial clause of the US constitution, only the US Congress can choose what parts of the US constitution may apply fully to Guam beyond the "basic fundamental rights." You make a great point about the inherent unfairness, and that's the issue of colonialism, the inequality in the political relationship. And as you rightfully pointed out, one does not need to be anti-American to rightfully call that out. Si Yu'os ma'ase' for the comment!
Earlier attempts by Guam's people to gain more self rule were rejected until someone asked the naval administration a question during the land grab activities following WWII; tell us how we can alienate Guam's people of their land since they aren't citizens? The struggle for self-determination continues. @@pulanspeaks
Not a dumb question at all! The UN is woefully limited in what it can enforce or not enforce in generally, and especially for a Non self governing territory. The General Assembly can only pass resolutions, and doesn't have an international army to enforce it. Only the Security Council of the UN, can military force be authorized. However, I don't see the Security Council to ever force the self-determination issue on Guam, especially since the US as a permanent member can just veto anything. Furthermore, since Guam is not a "State" (Not in the sense of being a state of the US), Guam can't take the path of the International Court of Justice. Thus, leaving the UN only able to issue non-binding resolutions.
Congratulations on producing another greatly informative video! You hit exactly on the irony of the story. I like how you presented all of the primary documentation and highlighted the key parts. The clear video chapters are very helpful to follow the structure and to re-watch the complicated parts.
Si Yu'os ma'ase' for the wonderful comment! Appreciate it as always!
Great topic for a video! It would be awesome if you could include audio excerpts of Julian Aguon arguing before the court.
Si Yu'os ma'ase'!
Informative and sad😢
If the constitution is not fully incorporated in Guam who picks and chooses what amendments apply and what don't apply? If we are American citizens but are not allotted full constitutional rights i.e. the right to vote for President why should we as a recognize native people (As per UN) have to be force to recognize someone we deemed not a native be forced to honor his vote regardless of him not being native but a citizen of the United States. I'm not anti-American but you can't have your cake and eat it too. I appreciate being an American but it's also American to say why is one allotted these inalienable rights as an American but these Americans don't have the same rights. America is one of the great experiment in democracy and it is not perfect but in time we hope it progresses to that perfect Union we so intimately belive and fight for! Your page pops up every so often and I appreciate it this logical breakdown of Guam’s history of colonial rule and determinations imposed on it “legally”. Pls keep it up.
Great comment! Under the Territorial clause of the US constitution, only the US Congress can choose what parts of the US constitution may apply fully to Guam beyond the "basic fundamental rights." You make a great point about the inherent unfairness, and that's the issue of colonialism, the inequality in the political relationship. And as you rightfully pointed out, one does not need to be anti-American to rightfully call that out. Si Yu'os ma'ase' for the comment!
Earlier attempts by Guam's people to gain more self rule were rejected until someone asked the naval administration a question during the land grab activities following WWII; tell us how we can alienate Guam's people of their land since they aren't citizens? The struggle for self-determination continues.
@@pulanspeaks
Dångkolo' na galåbok si Dave Davis
This may be a dumb question but, Why does not the United Nations intervene?
Not a dumb question at all! The UN is woefully limited in what it can enforce or not enforce in generally, and especially for a Non self governing territory. The General Assembly can only pass resolutions, and doesn't have an international army to enforce it. Only the Security Council of the UN, can military force be authorized. However, I don't see the Security Council to ever force the self-determination issue on Guam, especially since the US as a permanent member can just veto anything. Furthermore, since Guam is not a "State" (Not in the sense of being a state of the US), Guam can't take the path of the International Court of Justice. Thus, leaving the UN only able to issue non-binding resolutions.