10-09-2014, 04:49 PM
Aloha, Mr. Tom, and Mr. Adams, mahalo for your understanding.
As to your question, Mr. Tom, several of my ohana were there, and related various views/opinions on what happened and how they felt. Not all of my ohana were protestors, some are in favor of this project.
Here is one video (many are available from different angles) which is concise, but shows the basics of the events that transpired. Specific to your question, fast forward to 15:00, as Lanakila (the young man in kapa) explains the story:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2014/1...oad-block/
Written media is propaganda, where the videos show us first hand what transpires in these kinds of situations. Sensationalism can be removed somewhat in video, which allows us to form our own opinions.
In the positive, there is a man, a "guest" from another country, (also in the video above) who explains to the protestors he understands and respects Mauna Kea, and was extremely humble. This situation (protesting) cannot be new to investors, especially with a project of this magnitude. Perhaps that is why the blessing was done prior to the planned event.
I hope the guests were prepared for this in the manner you shared. At the end of the day, there is still a lot of work to do, both in building the telescope and healing this community. Hopefully common sense and common ground will be reached.
Mahalo again. Have a lovely evening.
JMO.
As to your question, Mr. Tom, several of my ohana were there, and related various views/opinions on what happened and how they felt. Not all of my ohana were protestors, some are in favor of this project.
Here is one video (many are available from different angles) which is concise, but shows the basics of the events that transpired. Specific to your question, fast forward to 15:00, as Lanakila (the young man in kapa) explains the story:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2014/1...oad-block/
Written media is propaganda, where the videos show us first hand what transpires in these kinds of situations. Sensationalism can be removed somewhat in video, which allows us to form our own opinions.
In the positive, there is a man, a "guest" from another country, (also in the video above) who explains to the protestors he understands and respects Mauna Kea, and was extremely humble. This situation (protesting) cannot be new to investors, especially with a project of this magnitude. Perhaps that is why the blessing was done prior to the planned event.
I hope the guests were prepared for this in the manner you shared. At the end of the day, there is still a lot of work to do, both in building the telescope and healing this community. Hopefully common sense and common ground will be reached.
Mahalo again. Have a lovely evening.
JMO.