09-03-2015, 01:54 PM
Some people think the Hawaii state supreme court is going to rule for the challengers, essentially delaying TMT construction for at least several more months, possibly stopping it. If it gets blocked, that will be it for any kind of technology investment on this island. The fact is the top employers are service and construction, after government. As long as tourism stays strong, the minimal economic contribution from the observatories has little local importance. The whole issue is a state issue on state lands but it is interesting how there is not a peep from this county council about supporting or being against TMT. Ask them if one ply toilet paper is more economical than two ply and the ramifications of one ply being less polluting than two ply, then there would be resolutions and bills galore. Just all part of the wackiness of the Hawaiian life.
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*