04-02-2015, 07:20 PM
Opihikao - I suspect you know this already, but treat pahoated's posts with skepticism. When it comes to science and astronomy on Mauna Kea he tends to make things up.
The current situation is so sad. I've lived here a long time but feel so uncomfortable seeing this protest. I think the TMT have done everything possible to make the project possible including an awful lot of outreach to the community, but that will never be enough for some.
What I will say is that despite the arrests today, both sides are acting with dignity. No idea if this will continue although I hope it does. Those trying to get to the summit are just doing their jobs and make a living. Those trying to prevent that are using their right, as US citizens or residents, to protest.
The current situation is so sad. I've lived here a long time but feel so uncomfortable seeing this protest. I think the TMT have done everything possible to make the project possible including an awful lot of outreach to the community, but that will never be enough for some.
What I will say is that despite the arrests today, both sides are acting with dignity. No idea if this will continue although I hope it does. Those trying to get to the summit are just doing their jobs and make a living. Those trying to prevent that are using their right, as US citizens or residents, to protest.