And still, the TMT controversy stands as a glaring icon of just how little land use rights the Hawaiian people actually have. The process has to start somewhere. I just hope, pray, that rational minds prevail. That there is hope for the Hawaiian flag to rise proudly over a sovereign Hawaiian Nation once again. I believe the Obama Administration is holding out it's hand in an effort to engage in that process. To embark on that journey. It would be a shame not to at least walk with them awhile and see how things unfold.

Btw the actual Final Rule, which is titled "Procedures for Reestablishing a Formal Government-to-Government Relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community" can be read online here:

https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/all_agency_combined_9.22.16_final_clean.pdf