Native Americans and Manifest Destiny, once again

The LA Times posted an editorial on Tuesday, May 1, regarding Native American objects found at the site (near Blythe) where the Genesis solar energy project is on the fast track to get up and running.  The solar developers did not consult with the tribes about whether there was the possibility of ancient remains or objects existing in the area, and, the company did not do the "required archaeological work in a thorough way" (LA Times) to determine if remains were present in the location(s) chosen.  Yes that's right. . . they moved in on Native American legislated/protected areas and decided that it was more important for the project than the rights of a few Indians.  Sounds like a story we have heard before.  In the process of the solar site developing, Genesis workers uncovered remains and objects but said that it was "a minor scattering of items".  The Native American Repatriation law was enacted to protect the rights of the Indians and the Indians are threatening to sue over protecting what took them so long to achieve: their rights to these ancient sites.  What we will probably see happening (again) is that the Indians will have to step back and let progress be the deciding factor.  Maybe it was always that way for the Native Americans: progress by the "enlightened majority" took precedence over the needs and rights of the indigenous people.  I'm not sure how this one will turn out but the LA Times thinks that the energy project is too important toward our future and should proceed.  Looks like there might be a "new treaty" in the development.