I lived in Hawaii with a school aged child. I’m not talking about “Kill Haole” day, I’m talking about the weekly “Beat Up Haole” day. They are two different things. “Beat Up Haole” day normally occurs on Friday. This pronouncement in my mind legitimatizes both events. One just happens more often. This is really a dagger to the heart because the most loving, kind, and conscientious people I’ve met in my world travels have been in Hawaii. Maybe it’s like the Amish- they get the piss and vinegar out of their system as teenagers before living in the adult world. Of all the places I’ve lived, I’ll always consider Hawaii home. The Hawaiians have been the most wonderful people in my travels. Again, I think the teens do their rebellious thing before growing up and living “Aloha.”
I was born and raised in Hawaii, and I’m Hawaiian. I’ve never heard of “beat up haole day”, although, I don’t doubt you.
Generally speaking, Hawaii’s youth, and especially in more rural areas consisting mainly of “locals”, can be rough. Fighting is just a part of life. This is not to say that my parents encouraged this kind of behavior, or a lot of other parents, but when kids are in school they can behave unruly.
I believe that the liberal ideology and indoctrination in schools helps to foster this kind of hostility.
It is true(and I’m not bragging) that Hawaiians can be some of the most hospitable and charitable people you’ll ever meet. In my travels I have come to appreciate that Aloha more and more.