04-30-2017, 08:25 AM
It all makes perfect sense:
State is simply dragging their feet until TMT goes away.
Once TMT leaves, the underlying issues no longer need to be addressed.
Quick, decisive action against the "travel ban" shows that State can make decisions when they want to. Especially if it's about other people who don't live here.
Re: "Hawaiian obstructionism" having an effect on the economic future of the State....
State is already perceived as "a bad place to do business". Losing TMT will validate that perception. We won't get any new business that doesn't fit into an existing mall. Tourists will still visit, until the accomodations can't keep up with offerings elsewhere (see also: Banyan Drive).
State is simply dragging their feet until TMT goes away.
Once TMT leaves, the underlying issues no longer need to be addressed.
Quick, decisive action against the "travel ban" shows that State can make decisions when they want to. Especially if it's about other people who don't live here.
Re: "Hawaiian obstructionism" having an effect on the economic future of the State....
State is already perceived as "a bad place to do business". Losing TMT will validate that perception. We won't get any new business that doesn't fit into an existing mall. Tourists will still visit, until the accomodations can't keep up with offerings elsewhere (see also: Banyan Drive).