It is super hypocritical, but also, it's basically correct. I'd rather live in a world where random people showing up to Atherton city council meetings can bloc

It is super hypocritical, but also, it's basically correct. I'd rather live in a world where random people showing up to Atherton city council meetings can block developments on property they don't even own (fortunately we seem to be moving that direction). This is very much an example of regulatory capture by vested interests