I have been watching the protests over the building of the Thirty Meter Telescope with dismay. I could no longer stay silent when I saw social media posts by local nonprofit organizations jumping into the fray.
I would have no objection to this if these nonprofits’ missions aligned with those of the protectors/protesters but, from what I can see, they do not.
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, Surfrider Foundation, Zero Waste Oahu and Plastic Free Hawaii are some of the organizations that I support.
So, I was disappointed to see them take a stand on this contentious and emotionally charged issue based on a broad brushstroke of:
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