It would be a place of pride for Hawaiians, who are known for aloha and sustainability.

Let’s wisely use Hawaii’s island’s resources — geothermal and the stars above Mauna Kea.

No one is talking about our most critical problem — the high cost of energy.

Geothermal is a baseload renewable energy that can enable Hawaii to achieve clean energy goals.

A cultural and science center would support present and future generations of Hawaiians who work for cultural preservation, education, research, science and ecology.

By partnering renewable energy production with agriculture, affordable power can be produced alongside local farming.

The problems concerning the Thirty Meter Telescope stem from an inadequate accommodation of Hawaiian culture.

Cultures that fall backwards are those that fear advancement, fear change and cling to a mythicized view of yesteryear.

We should be thanking her for blocking the Aina Koa Pono project, not criticizing her over it.