E Michael
February 11, 2009 | 07:29 PM

You're assuming I can't afford to be a tourist? I've been all over the world, pal -I just don't go as a tourist who expects the world to be at my beck and call. I don't go as a tourist who threatens not to come back because I received poor service somewhere. Instead, I chalk it up to a bad day, or a bad experience. Perhaps my response was too nuanced for you. You can "laud" the magic of Hawai'i all you want, but it's not really up to you, is it? When you "laud" something, aren't you extolling or praising something? And if so, then why are you praising the "magic" of Hawai'i. Is there really "magic" here? Is this so-called magic yours to export?
Nevertheless, if I've negated your "lauding," then I've accomplished something great on this glorious, magical day. I guess it's time to plan my next vacation, eh brah?

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