I do not believe that there has been any contention made, that the Obama’s traveled direct from Kenya to Hawaii. Aircraft capabilities from this particular period in time would have been insufficient, agreed? I'm guessing that a stop into a port of entry would have been made first on the east coast. A bona fide document with proof of birth location for Obama is allegedly on record in this city/state. I don't have any idea what kind of document is alleged to be on record. I see nothing ridiculous about this scenario, in fact, it's highly plausible.
Either Ed Hale is telling the truth, or he's not. It's that simple. Time will tell...