Originally Posted by isaacchambers

I think any local regardless of where will blame others for their personal stresses of the day including tourists, etc. This isnt new or unique to Hawaii. Heck, i even complain during October and December with all the local bay area people coming to Half moon bay to buy pumpkins and trees clogging the 92 and the 1, going to restaurants and beaches. But i understand its thier economy and our product here.....i get over the mindless compnaining in my head.....

I think the issue that is more acute is the active segregation of local and visitor in any jurisdiction that is more unique to Hawaii and other locales around the world. And treating them differently in society.

I ask any Hawaii local that when they travel to the mainland if they feel OK with being charged double for entering state parks, parking at attractions, charged higher prices for food or lodging plus extra taxes....etc...... I think most would feel exactly the same way we do when we look to travel to Hawaii. You cant have your cake and eat it too.