This sums up the Lying Enviralists very well. There is no realm of modern culture that has institutionalized the concept of "lying for justice" more than environmentalism. Even the hothouse world of racial politics, with its fringe of Tawana Brawley believers and Afrocentric gobbledygook, comes a not-too-close second to the generalized deceit of the environmental movement.
Didja send it "Certified?"
G'morning Grampa. Have another cupa coffee. Did the Postmaster look at ya a little funny? (grin)
I used the idea of letting any kid my boys knew use their stuff anytime they wanted without even asking permission and no commitment of ever bringin it back to help them understand legal liability and property rights.
They were startin to get into this conservancy craze and were pist over not being able to hike where ever they wanted without first asking permission. They weren't sure why anyone should be able to own, or control property to the point of putting up "NO TRESPASSING" signs and such.