Digression re Hawai'i-

Hawai'i per capita income- US$39,000 approx., rank 10th
Honolulu Star Bulletin 2008 data.
Hawai'i has the highest per capita tax rate of any state, approx. $2800.
This provides education, health care and social services from the state.

Connecticut has the highest per capita income at $54,000 followed by Mass. at $49,000. The lowest is Mississippi ($29,000), followed by Idaho, South Carolina and Utah.

Hospitals in Hawai'i, including the US Military Services hospital, Triplett, allow their specialists to serve those who require their services.

Hawai'i does receive immigrants, from US Pacific Islands and territories plus mainlanders. Quite a number of US military retirees select Hawai'i because of services available, the pleasant climate, and many people of like background.