Column: Aloha spirit needed to heal frayed U.S.

There is no question that the country is extremely divided. With much conflict surrounding the Trump administration, this polarization has undoubtedly reached Hawaii. Over the last few months, there have been numerous protests denouncing President Donald Trump and his policies. Some of the most notable examples of these include the “Hands Off” demonstrations that took place in front of the state Capitol and the “Tesla Takedown” protests in Waikiki. Regardless of one’s view on the issues being protested, it’s encouraging to see such civic engagement from people across the state. But the main issue is still at hand: the corrosive polarization that plagues our country.

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