Question

text 1
the tmt is a telescope planned for construction at the top of the mauna kea, the tallest mountain in hawaii. the location offers unparalleled astronomical views, but many native hawaiians oppose the tmts construction. lanakila mangauil, director of the hawaiian cultural center of hamakua, says that local people consider the mountain to be sacred. further, he said, protesters—who prefer the use of the term \protectors\—were not given any voice in the decision to construct the tmt

text 2
tmt spokesman scott ishikawa says that there is no cause for concern when it comes to the telescopes construction. \great care was taken to identify the best location for tmt out of respect for mauna keas rich ancestral history and the spiritual beliefs of native hawaiian culture,\ he said. \the selected site is below the summit, has no archaeological shrines or features, and has no burials.\

based on the texts, how would mangauil (text 1) most likely respond to ishikawas statements about the tmts location (text 2)?
a by agreeing that the tmt team has taken appropriate action and that no one should oppose the tmt, since it holds great scientific potential
b by conceding that the efforts of the tmt team are likely sufficient to appease local groups and allow the tmt to move forward with construction
c by maintaining that the protectors of mauna kea were not given a voice in the tmts construction, regardless of preservation efforts the tmt team have made on their own
d by explaining that the archeological shrines and burial sites are important to protect, but its also important to protect the local flora and fauna that may be damaged by the tmts construction

Explanation:

Text 1 shows Mangauil believes local people (protectors) had no say in TMT construction and consider the mountain sacred. Text 2 has Ishikawa stating care was taken in site - selection. Mangauil would likely still emphasize the lack of voice for the protectors despite Ishikawa's claims.

Answer:

C. By maintaining that the protectors of Mauna Kea were not given a voice in the TMT's construction, regardless of preservation efforts the TMT team have made on their own.