while i think some valid points are made concerning corruption,etc., this is the comment the really stuck in my mind:
"I think also that as the world's communication leaps to more efficient levels, a sentiment felt in New York is transmitted instantly to the capital of Botswana, that influences leaders and drives policy changes."
this mentality has had very negative impacts on management of federal lands in the western US, at least as far as those of us that live here are concerned.