TMT construction begins Monday 15 July

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Looks to me like, unless Ige or Kim go all Clint Eastwood on the protesters, the TMT may be doomed in Hawaii. They are acting like the old Keystone Cops, and the protesters can sense a weakness. I don't have a horse in this race, as I'm an old retired geezer. If the protesters kill the TMT will it then, after the big celebrations, inspire them on to get back to what the really want? A new kingdom of Hawaii. Secede from the US?
I'd rather see the TMT be built for the science and discovery aspect, and then remove the telescopes not being used.

Jon in Keaau/HPP