continuing -  who paid for the windward tunnels, H1, H2,H3, the expansion of kalanianaole hwy, etc. ?  It was from taxes paid by all the people of Oahu.  this is how government provides infrastructure and safety for its people -  some get direct benefits now and some later from other projects.  in regards to rail the other communities who do not directly benefit such as Hawaii kai, north shore, windward, ec. do derive indirect benefits by not having more developments in their area.  these folks want to retain and maintain their current lifestyle, where more development could bring more traffic, crime, etc.  the building of housing is now being concentrated along the rail route and westside.  

hence, all of his arguments are not valid, does not contain sufficient study and knowledge of the facts.