04-15-2015, 07:18 PM
Opihikao,
It is always good to read your opinions. I'm only quoting a couple of your paragraphs since it is only those I want to comment on, or ask a question.
"With regard to TMT, they had better provide what is promised. Personally, there are doubts, given what I have seen with my own eyes. When ka po'e haole (or anyone) do not keep their word, it goes to credibility, honor, and integrity. TMT representatives failed in that regard to date."
What doubts do you have and what makes you have those doubts? I'm not sure about your claim about TMT representatives failing in that regard as there were many community meetings over the last few years when those representatives reached out to the local community. It would be helpful if you could be a little more specific. I'm not a TMT employee, but if there is something specific you have in mind, we can all learn from that.
"The TMT will be built after years of discussion. It is my hope TMT will fulfill the obligation (unlike many, many other telescopes, geothermal companies, HECO, etc. who do NOT) promised. When promises are made, by GOD and all that is holy to each freaking person on this earth no matter if you're Hawaiian, Irish, English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Iraqi, etc., be true to your word. Period. That is your "honor" at stake."
This is something where I really do have an issue. The TMT has yet to be given a chance to fulfill its promises although it certainly has already contributed to local education. If it doesn't carry out its obligations then I'll stand with the protesters (no, I will not call them "protectors"), but how can an organisation carry out its obligations if it isn't allowed to go ahead?
With respect,
Tom
It is always good to read your opinions. I'm only quoting a couple of your paragraphs since it is only those I want to comment on, or ask a question.
"With regard to TMT, they had better provide what is promised. Personally, there are doubts, given what I have seen with my own eyes. When ka po'e haole (or anyone) do not keep their word, it goes to credibility, honor, and integrity. TMT representatives failed in that regard to date."
What doubts do you have and what makes you have those doubts? I'm not sure about your claim about TMT representatives failing in that regard as there were many community meetings over the last few years when those representatives reached out to the local community. It would be helpful if you could be a little more specific. I'm not a TMT employee, but if there is something specific you have in mind, we can all learn from that.
"The TMT will be built after years of discussion. It is my hope TMT will fulfill the obligation (unlike many, many other telescopes, geothermal companies, HECO, etc. who do NOT) promised. When promises are made, by GOD and all that is holy to each freaking person on this earth no matter if you're Hawaiian, Irish, English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Iraqi, etc., be true to your word. Period. That is your "honor" at stake."
This is something where I really do have an issue. The TMT has yet to be given a chance to fulfill its promises although it certainly has already contributed to local education. If it doesn't carry out its obligations then I'll stand with the protesters (no, I will not call them "protectors"), but how can an organisation carry out its obligations if it isn't allowed to go ahead?
With respect,
Tom