I am curious, tourist industry seems essential to Hawaii. If world economies twist oil (speculative or not) price to where fuel costs make flights to Hawaii prohibitive, does that worry you?
Tourism used to be the #1 industry here...i think it has moved down a bit but is still very essential to Hawaii. It worries a lot of people but personally, it will not affect me (for now). I work as an accountant (people need) for 90% Medical practices (people need). The main thing that will get me is that it will cost a hell of a lot more for me to go places.