The dirty secret is that Hawaii is almost thoroughly dependent on outsiders and tourists for their economy. The government actively flirts with outside investme

The dirty secret is that Hawaii is almost thoroughly dependent on outsiders and tourists for their economy. The government actively flirts with outside investment groups, especially for former agricultural land that is now costing them money to maintain. The government is obviously balancing on a tight rope with housing affordability. But they couldn't get away with a scheme to charge white people more.