Thank you, Mr. Iwasa, for sharing your thoughts.  As a "local haole", I'm interested in the subtle dynamic tension that exists, albeit often undercover, between the western and eastern ethnic communities that call Hawaii home.  You and I agree on many things.  We both admire the principles of Mr. Sanders and are disappointed by Ms. Kent's action.  Where we disagree is on the meaning of the term "local".  When you write "Local people don’t behave like that", you seem to be referring to the Asian ethnic community in general and Japanese people specifically.  There are other ethnicities and races that contribute to the group commonly called "locals".  Limiting your definition of what it means to be a "local" in Hawaii to Japanese cultural values is, in a way, flipping the bird to those who may follow a slightly different path but who still fit a more inclusive interpretation of what "local" means.  Please excuse my lack of restraint.