06-09-2017, 09:04 AM
"These farmers are breaking the law and they know it"
Not all. Once again lumping every Coffee Farmer (or any other group of people) into one category is not accurate. I detest generalizations so will attempt to clarify.
My friend owns several acres of Kona Coffee Farm she bought in the 60's and her workers have every advantage afforded to any legal worker and more.
They do not work 14 hour days. They live in new houses built for them. (Unlike the owner who lives in a ramshackle ancient coffee shack.)They are well paid and pay taxes. They have Medical Insurance. They get a share of the profits. Their wives are NOT "up for grabs". They had the assistance of their boss in getting US Citizenship decades ago. They love their work, their home and they way they're treated. They are well respected and appreciated as the assets they are to the farm by the owner.
If you actually know a Coffee Farmer who treats their workers the way you described JohnD, go ahead and boycott Kona Coffee.
I will continue to enjoy my Kona Coffee without remorse.
Not all. Once again lumping every Coffee Farmer (or any other group of people) into one category is not accurate. I detest generalizations so will attempt to clarify.
My friend owns several acres of Kona Coffee Farm she bought in the 60's and her workers have every advantage afforded to any legal worker and more.
They do not work 14 hour days. They live in new houses built for them. (Unlike the owner who lives in a ramshackle ancient coffee shack.)They are well paid and pay taxes. They have Medical Insurance. They get a share of the profits. Their wives are NOT "up for grabs". They had the assistance of their boss in getting US Citizenship decades ago. They love their work, their home and they way they're treated. They are well respected and appreciated as the assets they are to the farm by the owner.
If you actually know a Coffee Farmer who treats their workers the way you described JohnD, go ahead and boycott Kona Coffee.
I will continue to enjoy my Kona Coffee without remorse.