08-27-2019, 06:14 PM
A no holds barred opinion piece from Pacific Business News:
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news...tions.html
"They talked about what was on their minds when they decided to suspend operations until they were assured of better access, and I’m glad they did. I’ve seen internet comments and social media posts from the anti-TMT side calling this decision an overreaction, even calling it propaganda meant to depict the protesters as violent.
Not at all. “Safety” meant a number of things, including the safety of staff working at high altitudes in the observatories. What if someone got injured or sick and their evacuation were to be delayed by the blockade? Safety also meant the safety of the protesters themselves. Driving through the crowds of protesters, including kids running around, is like driving down a crowded Waikiki sidewalk at a crawl, said Simons. Someone could get hurt when crowds and big SUVs mix."
https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news...tions.html
"They talked about what was on their minds when they decided to suspend operations until they were assured of better access, and I’m glad they did. I’ve seen internet comments and social media posts from the anti-TMT side calling this decision an overreaction, even calling it propaganda meant to depict the protesters as violent.
Not at all. “Safety” meant a number of things, including the safety of staff working at high altitudes in the observatories. What if someone got injured or sick and their evacuation were to be delayed by the blockade? Safety also meant the safety of the protesters themselves. Driving through the crowds of protesters, including kids running around, is like driving down a crowded Waikiki sidewalk at a crawl, said Simons. Someone could get hurt when crowds and big SUVs mix."