I applaud your debating this important topic. 

It’s disconcerting however that the two young debaters appear to accept as fact that the multi-billion dollar elevated rail system will deliver the projected benefits to citizens. If it’s too late to stop rail, let’s at least be smart about how we proceed.  

I strongly urge the debaters  to thoroughly explore the well-researched new report by local architects about the need to bring the elevated system to grid for the downtown to Ala Moana leg. Not only will it save billions (making the GET surcharge extension a non-issue), it will provide an alternative to driving, slash operation and maintenance costs and not destroy the beauty of downtown.   Please visit www. salavagetherail.org. for details. Thanks. 

The legislature needs to vote NO on the GET extension which will help push the City to explore the above option.