It isn't like they released millions of gallons of mine waste into the local river. How many of those people will be thrown in prison.
If the Hammonds were just backburning and it got out of control, yes.
But thats not what they were accused and convicted of. They were charged with arson to destroy evidence of illegal deer poaching on Federal property. The Gvt had witnesses, including one of Hammond’s relatives, testify and provide evidence to support it’s case. In a court of law, the Gvt won.
Now thats not said to diminish the very real issues of land use and double jeopardy. I’m just pointing out that this matter is very convoluted. Throw in that the Hammonds have asked the “militia” to back off, and it becomes apparent that this isn’t an issue for anyone to rashly throw themselves into.