I would guess you are arguing that you are justified in unnecessary pollution since you probably have an average U.S. carbon footprint of 20 metric tons which is your choice as an American.  Do you fly or drive for vacations?  That's unnecessary pollution. Point is, we're all allowed to make choices with our lives as we live in America.  Thankfully most Alaskans don't endorse excessive overreach by our government but plenty of folks with your attitude outside.  Happy trails.