Kamehameha Schools wins admissions case

The Honolulu Advertiser ^ | Tuesday, November 18, 200 | By David Waite, Advertiser Courts Writer

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U.S. District Judge Alan Kay yesterday ruled that the school's publicly stated policy of giving admissions preference to applicants who have at least some Hawaiian blood does not violate a section of federal law that prohibits racial discrimination in contractual matters.

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U.S. Court in Hawaii supports school discrimination.

[k2blader]

Kamehameha Schools is a private school. I'm glad they won.

[BSunday]

Judicial Outrage Ping

If you want on or off this list let me know.

[steplock]

Ahhh... so the "Official" party line in Hawaii is:

NATIVE HAWAIIANS ARE TOO STUPID TO QUALIFY FOR SCHOOLS

But they also need to publically admit WHO has been in power in Hawaii for this education failure - the DNC with the NEA?

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"Kamehameha Schools is a private school. I'm glad they won."

I'd support your position if Kam Schools weren't tax exempt.

[BSunday]

But Kathleen Sullivan, a constitutional law expert who represented Kamehameha, told Kay the admissions policy amounts to an affirmative-action plan, one designed to help offset historical inequities that have plagued Hawaiians for more than a century.

As a white male, I'm pretty much against affirmative action in any form.

[billyhill]

Kamehameha? I thought thats what Kakarat does.

[caisson71]

I would agree with you if ALL private schools are treated this way, but they're not. This is strictly a race based issue and the contention that this decision is to correct "historical inequities" is wrong. All this decision will do is continue to enable Hawaiians to depend on the state for their wellbeing and further their insatiable demands for a free ride. This decision also widens the devide between Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians.

[k2blader]

The school receives no federal funding.

[Mr. Bird]

Aren't all schools tax exempt, public or private? If any schools are subjected to taxes, what do they pay taxes on? Just curious.

I'm all for selectivity, provided the entity doing the selecting is private. We must be careful not to automatically equate tax exemption with government subsidy. If all entities in a given class are exempt, there is no subsidy. Only sweet non-interference.

[dfwgator]

Kamehameha Schools is a private school. I'm glad they won.

Right there with you. If only they applied the same courtesy to the Boy Scouts.

[k2blader]

One of my best friends is blonde-haired and green-eyed. We began our friendship at Kamehameha Schools in 7th grade.

[k2blader]

Attending Kamehameha Schools was no free ride for this alumnus...

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But Kathleen Sullivan, a constitutional law expert who represented Kamehameha, told Kay the admissions policy amounts to an affirmative-action plan, one designed to help offset historical inequities that have plagued Hawaiians for more than a century.

So...the Kamehameha School has a history of discrimination against Hawaiians?????

[Kuksool]

Hmmm. Does this mean some schools can now give racial preferences to whites?

[caisson71]

Your comment was that Kam was a private school. Did Kamehameha pay for continuing education for you?

[k2blader]

Based on memory, I believe Kamehameha Schools (KS) charges parents a certain amount then kicks in the rest to educate its students. As far as I know the school's funds come from private investments, on which I assume it pays taxes. Beyond high school, I think KS may offer private grants.

[dannyc1]

I lived in Hawaii for 6 years. I would not go back for any reason. I learned one of my lifes biggest lessons in Hawaii.
That lesson was discrimination. But if it is a private non- federally funded school, then they should have the right to do what they want.

[steplock]

Private?? Oops! You're right ..... ALMOST!

Neither the STATE nor the FEDS have ANY business dictating who a private school accepts.

The judge should have issued THAT ruling. By his ruling, he has affirmed that the govt CAN lord over a PRIVATE school or business.