Upcoming IAU conference on Oahu

[Guest]

Several reasons why the warrior's of change or protectors should not be protesting on Oahu. They should stay focused and use the very valuable time given accordingly,jmo. Most the protesters are not against astronomers or science anyway, they won't be building the TMT at that convention. Doubt the state or national guard want another media circus atop maunakea during the meetings tenure. Maybe a platform and chance to be further heard or just an Ugly distraction from all the wonderful positives that can come from such a great convention, jmo. This TMT project has rubbed many neighbor's wrong for various reasons as well. Oahu has Thousands of good people who may feel compelled to exercise their rights or have a voice heard at the state of HAWAII'S important convention.
Better late than never, took a while to hold this type of convention in our state(why?) Wonder how this convention would go if it was held at the former Naniloa in hilo(closer to the astromers capitol)? Interesting how maunakea of the big island has been, or is the capitol of the astronomy world, With or without the promises from the TMT. Jmo here, Some do feel losing the TMT project, something we never had will cripple our economy. Where others like myself, feel Maunakea free from the TMT's tourism circus Will regain its health, integrity, and value while retaining its dominance and envy within the observatory communities.

Thanks Tomk,