And he had the right to say “screw that”. What he did not have the right to do was to continue to graze his herd on government land without paying the fees.
It's not about the fees.
It's about ol' Bumfights "Show Me The Jewelry" Reid cashing in on his BLM potted plants.
I guess you're feeling kind of silly just about now, what with all that noble Horatius "defend the fine print of the Constitution" crap you've been peddling.
Hey, somebody's got to stick up for the Nevada desert dock-Yards, and whatnot. Why not you?