Thank you Mr. Blair.  As I read, I could see the antics & hang looseness vibe of the panel & it would've all been part of the Persona of hawai'i as a chop sui state.  But I was also glad to read of Ben's comments & the title of your piece which was the reason I am here commenting.  I am heartened to know that our Voices of hawai'i nei continue to be spoken & heard in places where one would not expect, but timed Spiritually Correct *   alo ha   akua sabe'