TMT construction begins Monday 15 July

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Kalakoa,
" but failure of TMT should provide plenty of extra leverage -- I'm thinking multiple lawsuits, termination of public officials for cause, and probably some financial pressure due to lack of tax revenue."

Do you really? terminate for cause? I think those good ol' days are gone.

I would imagine the TMT consortium would keep their money and move on if prospects looked better elsewhere. If not, there is a small chance they could sue .

I would be surprised if any member of the existing telescope community would sue the U. of H., (their landlord). as their relationship appears to be quite symbiotic. but again maybe?

So that leaves the "State".....yes, they are VERY good at placing blame in each other's departments and Suing each other's dept. , well yes! They know we taxpayers cover that cr**.
.But I seriously doubt any Public official would loose his/her position.

I'm posting this link again. If you haven't taken the time to read it,
please consider doing so.

- https://www.civilbeat.org/2019/08/brains...-standoff/