Great, and depressing, read.

In a sane country, the moment billionaires and private corporations attempted to block access to public lands, they would be shut down. And maybe get a visit from some agents.

Of course, that’s not the US. The article itself highlights the irony - when it came to the colonization of the west, the govt. was willing to lay claim over the territory and parcel it out as it saw fit - even when the Native Americans hadn’t given permission. But now? When public use is forcibly being taken away? Nah, the govt. won’t do a thing.

Great article, thanks.