Another example of how the Oahu centric political machine treats the outer islands. It's more than a shame when our politicians put the health and safety of others at risk when it is not politically expedient to their own interests. This kind of what matters to Honolulu and screw the rest of you mentality exposes a flaw in the majority take all system we rely upon here. 

A system that is bias to Oahu at the expense of all the outer islands suggests in the long run some amount of autonomy must be sought. If Oahu can not care for the outer islands, it is long overdue for the outer islands to be granted the right, and share of state funds, to care for themselves.

We have seen this inequity played out time and time again. From our schools to our infrastructure needs. Our healthcare facilities lack, our environmental concerns are not protected, we are not protected from invasive species, but damn Oahu gets its rail. At some point there's got to be a reckoning. 

Thank you Russell.