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Originally posted by TomK

Getting back on topic, this is an interesting article about Canadian astronomers' views on the current situation. Canada is a partner in the TMT consortium.

https://goo.gl/5d419a

"At its roots, the unforeseen controversy is about one thing: Location, location, location."

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(And, he predicts, even at La Palma, TMT will outperform Europe’s giant telescope.

“My plan is to crush them like bugs,” Dr. Abraham said.)

[:0]OK, stargazing is a competitive enterprise.

I don't see how the TMT project can go forward in Hawaii, if there's a group with the funds and determination required to tie the project up in court indefinitely. Perhaps with a large, local Hawaiian voice in support to overwhelm and/or sway the protesters.