07-25-2019, 12:30 PM
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/07/2...3e957a125d
But even if Hawaii doesn't face a lawsuit, TMT supporters say if the project fails it could have a chilling effect on future investments in science and business ventures of a similar nature, as well as damage the future of astronomy in Hawaii.
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TMT supporters also worry that Hawaii could lose an opportunity to diversify its economy with more high-paying and professional jobs, which are particularly lacking on Hawaii island.
The Mauna Kea observatories currently employ about 500 people on Hawaii island...
Apparently the loss of business, jobs, and relevance simply doesn't concerrn the State.
They can just raise taxes. Again.
"To me, the prospect of not having TMT would not be as sad if I could see what the Native Hawaiian community is likely to get out of (stopping) it."
Will stopping TMT cause DHHL to suddenly start granting homestead leases?
But even if Hawaii doesn't face a lawsuit, TMT supporters say if the project fails it could have a chilling effect on future investments in science and business ventures of a similar nature, as well as damage the future of astronomy in Hawaii.
...
TMT supporters also worry that Hawaii could lose an opportunity to diversify its economy with more high-paying and professional jobs, which are particularly lacking on Hawaii island.
The Mauna Kea observatories currently employ about 500 people on Hawaii island...
Apparently the loss of business, jobs, and relevance simply doesn't concerrn the State.
They can just raise taxes. Again.
"To me, the prospect of not having TMT would not be as sad if I could see what the Native Hawaiian community is likely to get out of (stopping) it."
Will stopping TMT cause DHHL to suddenly start granting homestead leases?