Miki sings his “Hawaii Farmers’/Ranchers’ Lament”: “As growers of food we also strive To keep Hawaii lands’ life fertile and alive. Land developers are our threatening force: Legislator pals want high revenues—of course! “Housing, resorts, estates increase land values, Can tax more for people than for plants or cattle! Productive land once gone is lost forever: Honest work exchanged by those who act clever. “Hawaii’s politicians opt for pie-in-sky themes. Arising cities, rail, comprise their dreams. ‘Love of Aina’ now means having some action, ‘Expand, build, make us rich is big shots’ reaction. l “Please pay attention to Hawaii instead of schemes: Valuable birds need old-time precipices, Why not restore habitats for endangered species, Reduce soil erosion, protect streams— So coral reefs will grow, being kept clean? “Growers of food also strive To keep Hawaii lands alive: Love of Aina--not lust for.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:48:34 +0000
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