I encouhtered the Hawaiian term #Kahu in the spring. Initially i liked it. Way better than slavery term #owner.

But on reflection, I'm going off kahu. I think that while kahu is less controlling than "owner", it still inverts the hierarchy.

My own experience of […]

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I'm so happy you were finally greeted. This has happened to me before with both humans and animals, and it moves me to tears that someone thinks my space is safe. Well honored, friend. #Kahu