"Reasonable concerns" that solely focus on the unverified economic "impact" of noncitizens, without any actual consideration of their positive contributions to our economy and society as a whole, has been a foundation of anti-immigrant sentiment since the Chinese Exclusion Act. And the internet is rife with news and comments that solely and simplistically focus on the "negative impacts" of COFA migrants in particular, without any actual critical analysis of how they and their nations enrich our society even locally. So trust me, you donʻt need to worry about those "concerns" being dismissed.  Thank you for your lip service about welcoming migrants, but the main point of your comment clearly weighs towards continuing the tired and narrowly focused discussion on the standalone "costs" of Hawaiʻi residents lawfully residing here under the COFA (and without access to Medicaid, food stamps, etc.).

Ironic:  Suggesting someone is "talking to yourself" while you "like" your own comment :)