SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Ish who wrote (35679)3/19/2004 7:03:46 PM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 793896
 
Hawaii was run by a group of local businessmen who controlled the land and the business that could come in. Mitchener's "Hawaii" does a good job of explaining it. It took a huge push by Wal Mart/Costco to get in here. They just wouldn't issue permits. Same with Gas Stations.