Pono808, your comments illustrates that one of the major problems with these telescope projects is that their operators have not spent enough time finding ways to connect their important work with the people of Hawaii. Their lack of engagement on this point has been received as a sign of disrespect. While I doubt these scientists who have devoted their lives to the study of the heavens intend to be disrespectful, the protests show that they must equally look to the land to understand how their work impacts the people.