Yes our economy is largely tourism driven but it does it have to be?  I've seen many long time islanders move away not because they couldn't afford to stay here but because they don't like the direction our "culture" is taking.  Many tourism companies use the islands as a get rich quick scheme, making as much money as possible and then leaving.  The same will happen with land developers once the new construction market is dried up.  They will fire all their employees, take their money, and probably move somewhere else.

Workers will always be needed here and like it or not you will have to tolerate our different lifestyles and cultures.  But hey, it takes all kinds right?