I think it is a battle we won't win. Minds have all ready been made up. People are either for,against or don't care and they are unlikely to change there minds in any direction.
As for the future generations I think they are either bought up understanding the ways of the country side or not. The ones that have been bought up understanding it are hopefully the ones that continue the traditions.
People who read that article will either understand it and see nothing wrong or those on the other of the fence I am not sure how there brains work. But neither side will jump ship because of that