Review of Honolulu, Hawaii


There has always been racial tension in Hawaii, bu
Star Rating - 1/21/2010
I have lived in Honolulu for over 25 years. As a caucasian, I have experienced racial prejudice here over the years.but due to the recent influx of immigrants , and very little in the way of social progress here, the treatment of whites is becoming very unpleasant. I would especially caution against putting children into the schools. It is the fantasy of many mainlanders to retire to Hawaii, but again, I would caution that there will be no welcome mat, and a lot of customs and daily social interaction that excludes white people. Bottom line: there are much friendlier places to get some sun.
ron | Honolulu, HI
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I can agree with firsthand experience. I am a caucasian, raised on Oahu in the 60s and even back then, racial tension was bad. I was pushed around and bullied by the locals and watch out on the last day of the school year, when it's "kill haole day". I finally had to move away as an adult, in no small part due to the more subtle, but very real, discrimination in the work place. Not to mention having to live in poverty - and that was with roommates! With the crowding on today's Oahu,it just isn't worth it!
kd | Eagle River, AK | Report Abuse
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