01-22-2008, 07:06 AM
I don't have an answer for you. I do note that the article refers to Hawaii residents, and not to "Hawaiians". The high cost of living is chasing everyone away. That's too bad. I would really hate to see all of the islands become a paradise for only the rich, which is pretty much what I imagine Lanai is becoming ---private jets, enormous estates, 5 star hotels.
The key I think is electing officials who want to preserve, and not sell, what remains of the islands. The conundrum of course is that it takes money to get elected, and the developers have all the money. That's why I favor public financing of elections.
The key I think is electing officials who want to preserve, and not sell, what remains of the islands. The conundrum of course is that it takes money to get elected, and the developers have all the money. That's why I favor public financing of elections.