Kokua needed. I am deep in a world-class flamewar in GD over the correct use of the term "haole".

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3. How ignorantly sad the critics are.

I am a Kauai HS and Chaminade Univ. graduate who lived there and may return to the islands to live. If any of the outraged critics watched Hawaii Five-0, they'd know the term "haole" is Hawaiian for white person but it is not a racial slur unless presented as such via an adjective that is offensive. The TV series uses it often. You won't hear Italian, Jewish or AA terms on TV but you will hear the word "haole".

This is an example of two cultures that differ and the term, "When in Rome. . . ." applies. If anyone compares the Mainland culture to that of Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, they are just ignorant (by definition, not meant as a slam).

Relax brah, and Aloha!