Would a boycott of Hawaii help bring about civil unions?

Would a boycott of Hawaii help bring about civil unions?

Michael Anticoli
server | South Philadelphia
“No, it would be a waste of time. People wouldn’t pay attention, with everything else going on in the world. It wouldn’t get much publicity. Also, the oil spill limits our options for a vacation. Hawaii is still a viable option.”

Michael Anticoli
server | South Philadelphia
“No, it would be a waste of time. People wouldn’t pay attention, with everything else going on in the world. It wouldn’t get much publicity. Also, the oil spill limits our options for a vacation. Hawaii is still a viable option.”

Ellie Ruttenberg
student | Rittenhouse Square
“No. It’s a little far-fetched, and seems retaliatory — not very productive. I think it’s unfortunate, definitely, that civil unions were vetoed by the governor in Hawaii. I just hope there’s a more productive way to make civil unions possible.”

Jesse James
dancer | Asheville, N.C.
“No. While I understand the desire for a boycott, I question its effectiveness. A boycott would have an adverse affect on the queer community in Hawaii. My focus would be on protecting the queer community. A boycott has the potential of alienating that community, and hurting their livelihood.”

Benjamin Williams
yoga instructor | Asheville, N.C.
“No. There’s a lot of wonderful things about Hawaii, wonderful people. It’s one of the coolest states, in my opinion. The governor’s actions don’t reflect the views of the population as a whole. Don’t punish the state for the actions of one person.”>/i>

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