[QUOTE=DangerBoy;4253960]I agree with you man.
Take a step back and look at the big picture. Many of the AMPs operate or operated in areas that were in or adjacent to where all the high-priced condo developments are going up. The Kapiolani corridor, Kakaako, you get the idea.
It's no secret that these condos are not for locals. These condos are for monied millionaires who probably won't see the inside of those places more that once a year, if that. If they do have "affordable" apartments or condos, it's only because they have to make those accommodations. I surprised why many of these places just don't pay the fine for not offering affordable housing and upping their condo prices.
Do you think people who put down $1 M for a one-bedroom condo want to feel like they're living in a red light district? (Personally, I wouldn't, but that's me.) Maybe some of them like going slumming, like a certain NFL owner, but trust me, they're not worried about keeping the rate girls charge at $150+HF. They have agencies that know what they like when they fly into LA or Vegas, or they have a sugar baby on the side.
Like many people have mentioned, AMPs have always been here. They've always been discrete, and since advertising's moved to the Internet, even more so. Why is this crackdown happening? Money. The politicians have to keep that sweet real estate developer money flowing because construction is a cyclical business and that gravy train won't run forever (and it may be slowing down).
So, congratulations locals! You're get ing screwed once again! But that's ok, because you have your house on Kapolei with an hour commute each way and an economy that only knows how to suck the teat of tourism and real estate development.
Lucky you live Hawaii![/QUOTE]How does that explain CC?
Hiro Mlasfha.
