No disagreement as it relates to COFA.  Yes, I think Trump and congress  will do worse than previous administrations, as difficult decisions will be shifted to states.  We need to do right by our people (regressive taxes, tourism as the only hope, a bloated education system, and yes homelessness).  My experience with various immigrant groups and individuals is their appreciation of opportunity, and their willingness to contribute once they feel safe.

We are limited for space as a state of islands.  A challenge to give aloha when we see it as being finite rather than a possibility for increasing our resources.