They are burning down buildings on Long Island because they feel suburban sprawl has gone too far. They are burning down buildings on Long Island because they feel suburban sprawl has gone too far. This is too benign a term, and they clearly do not deserve it. They should be punished the same way all arsonists and criminals are punished, under the law. Because of the politically correct nature of their offense, they probably will not be.
Many people say they agree that there is too much suburban sprawl in many parts of the country.
However, they reject the means of these arsonists. The arsonists are consistent. They are now acting on that feeling. It's time to accept the fact that today's politically oriented environmentalists are not merely trying to save some attractive land for human enjoyment. Instead, they are declaring outright war on human happiness.