Hawaii needs to do a better job promoting the health and culture of its first nation people, but killing the local astronomy industry and blaming the Thirty Meter Telescope project for every injustice dealt to Native Hawaiians since the overthrow is not helping.  Start by focusing on the disproportionately high rates of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, alcoholism, substance abuse, incarceration, homelessness, domestic abuse, suicide, high school and college dropout rates, low wages, inability to afford homes in the homeland,  leaving Hawaii due to lack of opportunities that plague Native Hawaiians. Statistically, these are the real threats to Hawaiian people. Astronomy (a tradition that's been part of Hawaiian culture since 300AD), modern science, higher education, and moving toward a knowledge-based economy are steps in the right direction for ALL Hawaii's people.