07-21-2019, 01:47 PM
@knieft - from multiple sources, the law enforcement personnel on duty have not been well provided for in terms of food, water, & accommodations. So Hawaii, being Hawaii, the protectors have helped make sure everyone is taken care of. Again, given the state's handling of the situation, and many similar instances during the lava flow, this lack of organization and foresight doesn't surprise me, although it does highlight how the local dynamics involved are pretty unique.
What else could the state have done to be prepared? It appears just about anything really (it's not like the protests were a surprise tactic no one predicted). Again, it's unclear the state has the will to support this project. Waffle, delay, and then let TMT walk away so it wasn't the state's decision... Anything to displace blame and avoid responsibility seems to be the standard MO.
As for plastic water bottles, they are are the Do Not Donate list, while refills of 5 gallon water containers are being done regularly. Just saying...
What else could the state have done to be prepared? It appears just about anything really (it's not like the protests were a surprise tactic no one predicted). Again, it's unclear the state has the will to support this project. Waffle, delay, and then let TMT walk away so it wasn't the state's decision... Anything to displace blame and avoid responsibility seems to be the standard MO.
As for plastic water bottles, they are are the Do Not Donate list, while refills of 5 gallon water containers are being done regularly. Just saying...