04-18-2018, 04:36 AM
snorkle, who are they defending and what are they defending against?
I think it's totally valid to want to preserve the good aspects of the Big Island, and avoid unintended consequences that industry might bring. But we have to have some progress, and some jobs, or there will be no future for our children here. Perhaps we need to vote on a mission statement for our island. Here's one:
"To preserve natural beauty and individual freedom, while adopting the best of new technology to improve our and our children's lives, and set an example for the rest of humanity."
Maybe Spin Launch would fit that definition, since their technology does not pollute like a rocket launch would?
In any case, can you really call your fellow punatalk members bigots with a straight face, after watching that video? At least people here are listening to each other and discussing things!
I think it's totally valid to want to preserve the good aspects of the Big Island, and avoid unintended consequences that industry might bring. But we have to have some progress, and some jobs, or there will be no future for our children here. Perhaps we need to vote on a mission statement for our island. Here's one:
"To preserve natural beauty and individual freedom, while adopting the best of new technology to improve our and our children's lives, and set an example for the rest of humanity."
Maybe Spin Launch would fit that definition, since their technology does not pollute like a rocket launch would?
In any case, can you really call your fellow punatalk members bigots with a straight face, after watching that video? At least people here are listening to each other and discussing things!