Most in Hawaii don't vote so that's the reason why they can get away with crap like this.
A co-worker has admitted to not voting, basically because there is nothing that concerns them. When things come up in the news or conversation relevant to the Government, I always blame the co-worker, not voting allowed the Government to screw whatever it is they screwed up. The excuse is always the same, "doesn't affect me".
I point out that by the time it does affect them, it will be too late and they'll either be too oppressed to change things or in jail for something stupid. The example I like to use now is the 1st Ammendment is being taken away to the point where we can't say anything that will hurt people's feelings, as if not having hurt feelings is a right versus free speech.
They don't believe there will be a time when they will get persecuted for saying something like "you're an idiot" despite this already happening with Government jobs. Basically, learning the hard way is their norm.
I find this to be worse than talking to people about the 2nd, although the attitude is the same for both, not caring about anything has really put this State in a sorry state. Well, that and voting for someone 'cause of their name...