04-09-2015, 03:26 PM
any conditions that would make building the TMT on Mauna Kea acceptable
It may be too late, but Partnering with the indigenous people would have been a good start. They are historically pretty akamai in the Astronomical arts. There are many contributions that Hawaiians could have made. Remember; It's not just about the telescope. It's a response to decades of cultural marginalization of the host culture.
Twenty years ago would have been the best time to include the Hawaiians in plans for their sacred mountain; Tomorrow would be the next best time.
'Ku'E'
It may be too late, but Partnering with the indigenous people would have been a good start. They are historically pretty akamai in the Astronomical arts. There are many contributions that Hawaiians could have made. Remember; It's not just about the telescope. It's a response to decades of cultural marginalization of the host culture.
Twenty years ago would have been the best time to include the Hawaiians in plans for their sacred mountain; Tomorrow would be the next best time.
'Ku'E'