Interesting post.  I once changed my tax guy from the mainland to Hawaii one year and the guy in Hawaii so messed up my taxes I had to pay over $12,000 when the year before I paid almost zero.  Had the same income, etc. I left that guy in a flash.  Had to refile and get the money back.  He worked for a big firm, had lots of experience, and knew nothing. Never again!!  He must have been working for Caldwell, etc and the train guys.  This is exactly what is happening here with this train.  I bet there is at least $5Billion in over charges and graft.  This story is going to have a huge negative affect on Hawaii as businesses think twice, as well as homeowners, as it is in the news every single day.  Hawaii already has the worst business climate in the nation as per several recent reports.  Not to mention the high taxes, which are increasing daily. How can you plan ahead when the business climate is like this?  How can you plan anything??