11-27-2016, 10:47 AM
what the real objections to the TMT were
As far as I can tell, it's simply that (some of) "the Hawaiians" feel that they are owed money for use of "their" land to construct a telescope.
Resorts and shopping centers are fine. Clearing "agricultural" lots pin-to-pin is fine. Cruise ships are fine. More airline flights are fine. Parks are fine too.
As usual, everyone is focused on the current problem ("will TMT get permits"), I see no planning for the future where TMT doesn't get built (loss of $30M/year local spending, no further outside investment due to hostile business climate). If the "protectors" get their way, the only people living on this island will be rich people in the Waikoloa Resort Enclave and troops on the military base -- and neither of these will tolerate the "protection" offered.
As far as I can tell, it's simply that (some of) "the Hawaiians" feel that they are owed money for use of "their" land to construct a telescope.
Resorts and shopping centers are fine. Clearing "agricultural" lots pin-to-pin is fine. Cruise ships are fine. More airline flights are fine. Parks are fine too.
As usual, everyone is focused on the current problem ("will TMT get permits"), I see no planning for the future where TMT doesn't get built (loss of $30M/year local spending, no further outside investment due to hostile business climate). If the "protectors" get their way, the only people living on this island will be rich people in the Waikoloa Resort Enclave and troops on the military base -- and neither of these will tolerate the "protection" offered.