07-11-2014, 06:35 PM
Well, actually Tom - the mainland transplants who moved here in the '70s, '80s and '90s did nothing to challenge the status quo are exactly the ones who are responsible for the many backwards situations that exist today. By embracing the 'island lifestyle' of not complaining and going with the flow - you are enablers to this 2nd world 'state'. Hawaii is really more akin to Puerto Rico than it is to any other state I have visited. There is no great push for social, political or cultural change here, just a 'leave it the way it is' mentality. Don't judge Oneself because he sees room for improvement, perhaps ask yourself why you do not.