> ... attempt to shift public perception of environmentalists ... That might be a little tough, because eco-terrorism is already a thing - I remember the word

> ... attempt to shift public perception of environmentalists ... That might be a little tough, because eco-terrorism is already a thing - I remember the word being used as far back as the early 90s. So they would have to equate participation in the democratic process to burning down housing developments and research facilities, a tall order.