1. Does an ancient redwood forest have value other than its economic one as potential lumber? if so, what is the value, and how is it to be weighed against the interests of company like maxxam? are redwoods more important than jobs?
2. Is it morally permissible for private owners to do as they wish with the timberland they own? explain why or why not. what's your assessment of hurwitz? is he a robber baron or a socially responsible businessperson, or something in between?
3. Were mainstream environmentalists right to try to thwart hurwitz, or were they simply trying to impose their values on others? does a radical group like earth first! that engages in sabotage go too far, or do its ends justify its means?
4. Do we have a moral obligation to save old redwood forests? can a forest have either moral or legal rights?