diverdave - Yes, we have the U.S. Constitution... and thank you for discriminating against everyone that holds that mountain sacred. Yes, it is part of a religion. But you know, let's forget all of that nonsense, right? If someone tried to build an observatory on the lawn of the White House, or any temple or mosque, or even a place like Mount Rushmore or the Arlington Cemetery, there would be an uproar. Mauna Kea is held with as much sacredness and solemnity as any of these places...but like I said. Forget that. It's a loser, right? Also--there are 13 other observatories up there. I think the Hawaiians have done more than enough to contribute to "all good things and purposes."