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When the birth announcement first appeared I went to Google maps and placed the 6085 address in then typed for instructions on how to get to the University. As more addresses were given I noticed how far out that address was from anywhere else and it struck me as odd until I found out that Madelyn Dunham worked at the escrow dept of Bank of Hawaii and would be able to provide a safe address. Then reading about the racism in Hawaii where ads for rentals specified “No Haole” and “No Hapa” need apply it really struck me that the odds of renting a large house were slim for a Haole with a Hapa baby, especially an unmarried student!

I think you got some bogus info on that, Chief. Rentals and house purchases were and still are based on one's employment and ability to pay. Haoles, Hapas and anyone else who could put down a down payment or a deposit and make the payments were desirable.

Then there's County or State assistance; Welfare. Patsy Mink and Spark Matsunaga were big time supporters of the welfare programs as are Inouye, Akaka and Abercromby and Hirono currently. This is their platform and this is their sustaining base.

The Dunhams weren't in that situation. Mrs. Dunham could have afforded and provided for her family's needs alone. The combined financial support from her and her husband gave Barack his head start ......much to our dismay.

'The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.'