The Hawaii Supreme Court reviewed the evidence regarding the dispute over the Thirty Meter Telescope project. It found all legal requirements fulfilled to allow construction.

The issue now is about one of our most important concerns as citizens of the United States: the rule of law. As we watch respect and honor eroding in our nation, we have to ask ourselves a question that should bring chills down our spines: What other laws will be ignored? How will your own livelihood, family or property be affected as we stand back and watch those who have been elected to serve and protect us abdicate their responsibility, or bow to blackmail or pressure from individuals or interest-groups? And those who would speak out against it now afraid to be threatened?

Gov. David Ige is responsible for overseeing the enforcement of the law, and failed to arrest the lawbreakers. He has abdicated his sworn duty to Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim —a tragedy of epic proportions for the rule of law.

Vicki Penney-Rohner

Kailua-Kona

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