05-09-2015, 08:42 AM
I have a high regard for Opihikao. I have in the past criticized her for being an enabler. She is by and large dealing with the issues but does not hold some of the other protesters to as high a standard. When she made a read-my-lips It's-not-the-telescope statement and then totally contradicted that when challenged, I felt it appropriate to point out what I consider to be a pattern of inconsistency. Coming from her, given her past record of accountability, I would forgive it. Part of the story though is that this sort of thing enables those who do not have nearly the positive track record that she does, and who don't make themselves available to take the heat like she does. Bottom line is even she can earn herself some criticism now and then when it is warranted.