Laura Thielen said, ...Honolulu’s civic leaders, the bankers, real estate developers and union leaders should “bear the responsibility of saying ‘Build rail to Ala Moana at all costs.’”  How does she propose that be achieved?  Since these are individual persons, it can only come from imposing a significantly higher rate on those with incomes over $250,000.  Perhaps she believes that they are grossly overpaid and much of the compensation they receive should go toward funding the rail.