Think forests and grasslands. Think public lands that make up a majority of our nation. Think environmental groups, pandering politicians and books full of such goofy laws. Think government agencies chock full of ideologues out to change the nation and how we live and raise our families. Think forest fires and no logging or forest management. Think decimated rural communities and rural families seeking work in cities where environmental danger takes on a whole new meaning. All of this is based on the same sort of lies. Wilderness doesn't save things; it merely lets it destroy itself while denying those who own it (you and I) access. Roads give us freedom and unlimited possibilities but they are being destroyed.

Why is it desirable to "sprinkle" desert plants for unused antelope but verboten to maintain guzzlers for other animals? Why do we accept the notion that we must turn our society upside down for plants and animals that no one uses and that have a harder and harder time surviving in our constantly changing world while simultaneously eliminating the animals and plants given high value by society because they allow us to live wonderful lives while pursuing the American dream and surviving in a hostile world? The time for moving beyond clichés about Mother Nature and some mythical balance and renewing a philosophy and policies based on the proactive management of natural resources for the sustainable uses of all citizens is now.