07-23-2014, 05:05 AM
Hmm this one may stir up some emotions but I was wondering what other people thought of this issue. First I'll share my sentiments; Growing up here on the big island, I've seen my share of racism just as anyone anywhere else no doubt has too. Growing up here, I had friends of varying race and color. However one term seemed to stand out as I've seen time and time again. F-ing haole! That is the most common racial cut-down without a doubt here in Hawaii. Yes I do believe the Hawaiian kingdom was stolen by the government that runs this land today. Yes I do believe there is resentment that passes down from generation to generation but then there are those that use that hate as an excuse to pick trouble and generate chaos. From what I've read that term, F-ing Haole, was being uttered by the victim, Elderts, and his group of friends, just prior to the deadly shooting. Again growing up here I've seen it all the time. Going out with a group of friends at night and countless times the (haole) friends in my group, getting picked on and singled out by local males. Let me repeat, I have local friends and in no way do I generalize and think all people share this hateful energy. So here is my take on this whole thing: Yet again the local boys decide: lets have some fun late at night while we are drunk and pick on this haole boy at Mcdonalds and maybe even beat him up. Surprise, surprise you picked on the wrong person this time. Witnesses say that Elderts was on top of Deedy at the time of the shooting. Fair and just self defense cowboy style. Maybe this time the trouble makers will think twice about picking on somebody they deem as an easy target. Maybe this will raise some awareness that hate mongering and racism never pays off. Doubtful though as those types usually lack the mental capacity to think with any logic or reason.