[Kozak]

Was in Hawaii a few years ago with my family. We took a tour to the Kileua Park area. On the way the guide ( a raving enviro) talked about how much unemployment they had and how terrible it was on the locals. I then noticed a bunch of cars with a “No Rockets” bumper stickers. The guide explained it was locals against having a private rocket launch facility. The main objection was the pollution from the rocket launches, despite the fact this would bring in LOTS of good high paying jobs and a whole lot of support industries to make this the “Caneveral of the Pacific.” MY comment, “ let me get this straight, you guys have a Volcano which has been in continuous eruption for more then 20 years and you are worried about a few commercial rocket launches? DID NOT endear me to the Gaia worshiping tour guide....

[BIGLOOK]

Yes, there are legions of enviro whackos here. They even protest the geothermal plant as polluting, which BTW is about ten miles from Pu'u O'o vent.

As for the unemployment issue, it's really their choice.

In Hawaiian 'work' is 'hana' and both are four letter words.

[what's up]

Actually, Hawaii's unemployment rate is very low these days.

But Hilo (near the volcano) is a depressed area because they fight new business coming in.

Good for you. I'm glad you pointed out the lack of logic in what the guy said.