10-10-2014, 04:06 AM
quote:Mahalo again for your mana'o. The comment on Tribune Herald's article is nearly verbatim to the post made here re: "beheading". Now I understand clearly what/who we are dealing with. Both supporters and opponents of this project must take a step back, shut the hell up for a New York second, and listen to each other. Communication is the key to common ground.
Originally posted by TomK
All,
I'm off to see Pam shortly and will likely not post here again for a couple of weeks. I will, however, try and get Pam to post something. She's had a bit of trouble logging in but has been reading this thread and a couple of others. She sends everyone here her best wishes.
I'm very troubled about one or two things when it comes to the TMT and much of it has been expressed in this thread. An awful lot of work, effort and money has been spent on making the TMT happen on Mauna Kea, and frankly, I am surprised the project is still here. Other places on the planet would welcome such a project especially given all the benefits and money it will bring. Despite that, the TMT has chosen to be here and just about everyone I have talked to agrees this is a good thing for the island.
Despite all the efforts from both sides to reach a compromise, I was horrified to see a comment here and in the Trib about beheading.
That violent and atrocious behaviour is not something the observatories think anyone here would do. It is an insult from someone who is not connected with the observatories but of course is allowed to say whatever they want. I just want to make it clear that person does not represent the thoughts or opinions of anyone working at the observatories.
I am concerned after all the work everyone on both sides has put in that comments like those will destroy everything we've all worked towards.
If we want to talk about future generations (as our kupuna taught us to always consider), the behavior of both sides of this project need to set a better example.
Aloha to Pam, Mr. Tom, and travel safely. Enjoy!
JMO.