Contradictory statements.  "Shortening the line to Middle Street is ensuring that the rail project would be a complete waste so it must at least go to downtown if cannot to the shopping center." So rail would be successful if it reaches downtown?   "A frequent BUS shuttle system to Waikiki from the shopping center is needed."  Why not use the BUS to shuttle riders to downtown, Waikiki and the UH from Middle Street?  If funds are unavailable to reach the shopping center, the difference between Middle Street and downtown is BILLIONS OF DOLLARS!