[sakic]

I don't recall many industries being driven out of existence

Which side are you arguing? Why would they drive themselves out?

Environmentalists have had more influence than oil, cigarettes, credit card companies? Get real.

[Constitutional Patriot]

I guess it comes down to what kind of influence and how it effects disinterested parties. Phillip Morris can spend all of the money it wants in DC, but I am never going to buy a pack of cigarettes. The enviro's will spot a puddle in my backyard and then lobby congress to have my private property declaired a "wetland refuge".