What's my point in all this rambling? Well, since the environmentalists are trying to convince the uninformed general public that they are preserving the environment for future generations, I'd like to know how future generations are going to enjoy these lands if they can't get to them. Not many people (short of an Olympic athlete) would be able to hike the miles it takes to get to some of these closed areas. The anti-access folks will never visit the areas once they are closed, but I guess they feel better sleeping at night knowing they just denied families their right to explore the lands so many have fought and died for. It is our job to correct the misinformation that is being spread.
As citizens of this country, we should be able to show the youth of America firsthand the reasons why this country is so great and why these beautiful and spectacular state and national lands are worth fighting for. The country's children should have the right to learn about nature and continue to be able to explore it by four-wheel drive. Please get involved and help fight against unjust land closures and the anti-access groups' misleading claims. Let's truly preserve these lands for the children so they can someday enjoy them from something other than the couch or movie theater seat.
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www.treadlightly.org
www.sema.org
Happy Trails,
Kevin McNulty
kevin.mcnulty@sourceinterlink.com