I am writing to let you know of my extreme opposition to amending the roadless rule. For 25 years, I have been fortunate enough to recreate in parts of Oregon, my home state, that are protected by this rule. Mostly that has been in the Willamette National Forest where I hiked, cross country skied, and later mountain biked in places such as Waldo Lake, Maiden Peak, Indigo Lake, and Sawtooth Mountain. In the past five years, I have moved to Central Oregon where I spend much time on my mountain bike, hiking with my dog, and backcountry skiing in areas similarly protected by this rule. I have come to take for granted the beauty and solitude of these areas, such as Tumalo Mt., Paulina Rim, and Lookout Mt. in the Ochocos. I ride my bike on the Metolius Windigo trail from the Bend area to Sisters and from the Cascade Lakes Highway to Lava Lake. I cannot imagine what opening up those areas to roads would do to wildlife, plant life, and the incredible recreation that drives the economy in Central Oregon. I urge you to reject this short sighted perspective that we need to extract as much from the earth as possible. We have finite resources and we are better served by protecting them in these areas that are still without roads and without vehicles so that may generations can enjoy the gifts of wild areas. Thank you.