02-18-2020, 08:35 AM
"Both sides are dealing in absolutes."
I disagree. The TMT has bent over backwards to compromise in terms of design and to offer both cultural and educational benefits to the community, some of which are earmarked for Hawaiians. It's the protesters who refuse to accept any outcome other than the absolute of not building TMT, and our political leaders have shown themselves to be feckless, incompetent, and completely under the thumb of a minority within a minority.
"How do you come to an agreement on that?"
You don't. Those breaking the law to make their political point need to be arrested and prosecuted, but Harry Kim and David Ige don't have the cojones to do it.
I disagree. The TMT has bent over backwards to compromise in terms of design and to offer both cultural and educational benefits to the community, some of which are earmarked for Hawaiians. It's the protesters who refuse to accept any outcome other than the absolute of not building TMT, and our political leaders have shown themselves to be feckless, incompetent, and completely under the thumb of a minority within a minority.
"How do you come to an agreement on that?"
You don't. Those breaking the law to make their political point need to be arrested and prosecuted, but Harry Kim and David Ige don't have the cojones to do it.