Native Hawaiians Want To Halt A Massive Telescope Project. Here's Why

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25. The Democratic Party in Hawaii is part of the DNC

No, by voting with a reinstated Aloha Aina party

I guess if I ask something like "all twelve of them?" you'll think that's "snarky"... so I'll just say "that's not exactly a threat to the party". Or maybe I should at least remind you of the "Support Democrats" terms of service?

You can educate yourself on the Hawaiian monarchy

That's what I expected. The debate around TMT rarely ends up talking about a clash (as in the OP) between religion and science. It's just a vehicle for a tiny minority to air their discontent with even being part of the US. That's fine if it's a debate people want to have... but I wish they could just be honest about it.

There are already a dozen +/- observatories atop Mauna Kea (the single best spot in the world for such science to be performed). I'm unpersuaded by those who make up ridiculous claims against a better one replacing a couple of older ones. Especially when weighed against the benefits involved.

When the list of grievances include tiny things spilling 100 gallons of orange coolant or ridiculously false things like nuclear waste contaminating a giant aquifer... I have a tough time paying them much heed.