04-13-2017, 06:26 PM
Ironyak,
"Read up on the TMT - it's a very contentious issue, but many here on PW used the term "protectors" derisively akin to the use of "social justic warrior" (don't like the comparison? Bring it :)"
You also need to remember that those in the group who blocked access to the TMT construction crews and everyone else were those that came up with the term "protectors". You can't really blame people for using the term derisively because what happened on Mauna Kea (including trapping people at altitude) was not being particularly protective. Nor do they seem interested in "protecting" anything else.
Personally, I try and stick to the term "protestors" because that's more accurate.
As for the religious aspect glassnumbers mentions, yes, some of the group have based their protests on religious arguments, but I believe they are in a small minority. Many see this as a sovereignty issue and many others came over from the mainland because it was a protest they thought they should join, for various reasons.
For example, see:
http://darkerview.com/wordpress/?p=15608
I can attest to Andrew's views as I saw and experienced pretty much the same thing while I was on the mountain during the protests.
Edited for clarity.
"Read up on the TMT - it's a very contentious issue, but many here on PW used the term "protectors" derisively akin to the use of "social justic warrior" (don't like the comparison? Bring it :)"
You also need to remember that those in the group who blocked access to the TMT construction crews and everyone else were those that came up with the term "protectors". You can't really blame people for using the term derisively because what happened on Mauna Kea (including trapping people at altitude) was not being particularly protective. Nor do they seem interested in "protecting" anything else.
Personally, I try and stick to the term "protestors" because that's more accurate.
As for the religious aspect glassnumbers mentions, yes, some of the group have based their protests on religious arguments, but I believe they are in a small minority. Many see this as a sovereignty issue and many others came over from the mainland because it was a protest they thought they should join, for various reasons.
For example, see:
http://darkerview.com/wordpress/?p=15608
I can attest to Andrew's views as I saw and experienced pretty much the same thing while I was on the mountain during the protests.
Edited for clarity.