Cliches are cliches for a reason. The idea behind the saying is that the baby has value, and isn't intrinsically linked to the bath water that you want to get

Cliches are cliches for a reason. The idea behind the saying is that the baby has value, and isn't intrinsically linked to the bath water that you want to get rid of. To be more concrete: there is value in protecting local environments. If the problem is with environmental groups using reviews as a "weapon" (which is an inappropriately loaded term designed to cause a strong emotional reaction), then we should reform that problem. What we should not do is to allow un-reviewed, unfettered development without any space for environmental advocacy. Balance is necessary.