When Hawaiʻi leaders talk about trying to stop the scourge of illegal fireworks, they seem almost apologetic about having to be the mean parent. Like, “Aww, I know, buddy. You were having so much fun, weren’t you? But I really don’t want you to get hurt, okay?”
I’m not sure they’re reading the room correctly.
People are completely sick and tired of the insanity. They have been for years. They roll their eyes at the promises to stop illegal fireworks. They assume everyone is getting paid off and nothing will ever happen…