Some Not So Eager For Syrian Refugees To Come To The Isles

Kevin Dayton, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Sun, 11/29/2015 - 4:36pm

Kona Realtor Bob Myers never worried about immigration before, but lately he has been watching television coverage of the refugee crisis in Europe and the terrorist attacks in Paris. His gut reaction is, “I don’t want it coming here,” he said.

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