Hawaii seems to be separate as is. They have their own health, education, government pretty much. In fact, most politicians use Hawaii as an example for Universal Health Care. Of course, these politicians fail to realize that Hawaii is smaller and isolated, they work within their amount of land and population, they can do that due to tourism from America, but also the world. They bring in money big time.
If they should separate themselves from North America, I wonder how long they would last financially. American tourism, especially now since so many are hindered by the economy, would be lacking. Money would dry up. All they would have financially is crystal meth dealers bringing in their untaxed money being pumped into the economy. But how far will that go, ultimately?
Thing is, it might seem great, especially given this whole anti-capitalist mentality many have taken on nowadays. In the end, Hawaii will just be overran by the drug cartels that prosper there and become nothing but a Mexico-like territory but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. So it will be easier to cartel to Pacific Islanders, Asia, and Russia in human trafficking, drug trafficking, and other shady deals.
It will become a hellhole of great proportions.
It will be nothing but a island version of Mexico. Corrupt government, drug cartels, and poverty all around.
Take a look at it now. Drugs, human trafficking, and crime is already a problem. Just like Jamaica. Sure, the beaches look nice and it is fun to be around there in safe suites and protected beaches, but in the end, it is dangerous. Look at Aruba, too.
Take a risk when you go to Hawaii. Sad but true. Not a paradise, just a rich man's paradise.
