tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374266320411149509.post1222941447071439217..comments2024-03-25T10:22:36.277-04:00Comments on Women In Astronomy: Statement affirming respectful debate during current TMT protestsAmanpreet Kaurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08734178178113146899noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374266320411149509.post-26639787706838046292015-05-15T19:20:15.232-04:002015-05-15T19:20:15.232-04:00As an ex-astrophysicist and Big Island resident, I...As an ex-astrophysicist and Big Island resident, I have not seen the astronomy community be anything but respectful. The same can unfortunately not be said for the other side, with numerous cases of threats, intimidation, and harassment, including against UH undergraduate astronomy majors and children of astronomers.<br /><br />I also know long-time Big Island residents who are afraid to voice their support for the telescope because they know this would make them targets of harassment.<br />Patriknoreply@blogger.com