I am a supporter of TMT for many reasons but I can see why some of the comments to this article would be upsetting to native Hawaiians. There WAS an illegal overthrow of their government in 1898, no doubt about it. Two US Presidential commissions stated that fact and suggested remedies. 

Now, some native Hawaiians are using the TMT as a rallying point for their grievances against the US government. I think this protest is misplaced. The TMT will help everyone in Hawaii in many ways - educationally, financially, inspirationally. Unfortunately, TMT is an easy target, what with the single dirt road that is easily blocked. Please, please please. We MUST find a way to make this project a win-win for everyone. Stop denigrating the "other side." Look for solutions - not roadblocks!