If you think the number of STEM jobs going to China and India is "staggering" why don't you support TMT?  I posted this elsewhere in the comments but the news for Hawaii is, nearly 330 college students participated in the Akamai program since it's inception in 2002.  Of that number at least 140 of the students currently work in science and tech jobs.  2/3's are working in Hawaii.  Do you think it is important to give the future generations the best possible education and career opportunities?  At this time tourism is the number one industry, do you think this is a good field to pursue?  Maunakea is a mountain, celebrated in song and hula but is it really so sacred that the future generations lose the benefits of advanced science and technology?  Should the keiki be reduced to serving tourists for the rest of their lives?  Why would anyone want a job like that when the benefits are few and the salary small?  Is that what you want for the future generations of Hawaii?