It is time that we recognize these selfish short sighted people for what they are. They are not trying to protect the environment. They are simply trying to take control, of my life, of your life, and they want to control how we live them. There are countries that have embraced this attitude and who use these tactics to promote their control of people. Iraq ,Iran, Libia and World War II Germany come to mind.
Control is their only agenda.
And think about it when you try to take a family vacation to your favorite spot in the mountains, but can't get off the highway to get there because all the roads have been closed. I don't think so, and neither should you.