TMT Work to Resume Says Ige!

[opihikao]

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Originally posted by Chunkster

Thanks for the link, Opihikao. Much wisdom there. It reminds me of an eye-opening experience I had a couple of years ago. A neighbor who was working with honor students at Hilo High had a luncheon for the 32 graduates who had won academic scholarships. She asked them how many expected to be living and working in Hawaii ten years in the future. Exactly one student said she would, and one other said "maybe." The best and brightest of this island see no future here. Like Mr. Walter so wisely points out, cultures which embrace modern technology and change thrive. Those who reject it wither.

It will be a hollow "victory" if Hawaiians block the TMT and further limit chances for economic advancement in this state. If there are no decent jobs, only dependency and decline will be awaiting any Hawaiian sovereign entity that might be created.

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That is exactly what some may want, Chunkster.(BBM). A double edged sword. Hawaiians must be careful what we "wish" for. Tread lightly; as we've always had to do. Sad, isn't it, in some respects? (Rhetoric question) Mahalo again. Appreciate the decent conversation as always. (Got to read up on the upcoming "politics"...from Washington to our little 'ole County. Ugh!) Politics will continue to dictate. The Hawaiians also had a form "politics" in the old days. Should be quite interesting.

Pam, warmest, heartfelt, aloha as always. So sorry you have felt not "particularly welcomed" of late. This too shall pass, with hopefully, a better future for (selfishly) my mo'opuna, and their issues. We await your return to Hawai'i (the island, not the "State"...[])

"Kapu Aloha"? We'll see if it holds. On both sides, if possible. I have some grave concerns at this juncture.

JMO.