06-09-2017, 10:07 AM
The article you linked, gypsy, lists between 7-9 coffee farms with labor violations.
There are now more than 650 coffee farms of all sizes clustered along the ±20 miles of scenic roads on the Hualalai and Mauna Loa slopes. Many of these farms offer tours to the public.
https://www.lovebigisland.com/kona-coffee-tasting/
Labor abuse by 9 out of 650 farms doesn't exactly seem to indicate the abuse is widespread.
In fact, back to the original post, Mr. Ortiz the "illegal" coffee farmer does not seem to be among the farms with labor problems. Apparently only legal U.S. citizens feel free to treat their workers abusively and illegally.
But we're stuck with them, because, laws for everyone.
There are now more than 650 coffee farms of all sizes clustered along the ±20 miles of scenic roads on the Hualalai and Mauna Loa slopes. Many of these farms offer tours to the public.
https://www.lovebigisland.com/kona-coffee-tasting/
Labor abuse by 9 out of 650 farms doesn't exactly seem to indicate the abuse is widespread.
In fact, back to the original post, Mr. Ortiz the "illegal" coffee farmer does not seem to be among the farms with labor problems. Apparently only legal U.S. citizens feel free to treat their workers abusively and illegally.
But we're stuck with them, because, laws for everyone.
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