I don’t really understand the prohibition law comparison. And of course there are old laws still in place today, duuuuh…
But that is beside the point.
I think this address the potential long terms consequences of today’s actions on the Planet.
And the management/use of resources, that can have negative consequences that may not be felt today or in 50 years, but will have a longer term impact. It is about sustainability.
And about the fact we will not be there to respond to the future humans that may live in a less habitable planet for the damages caused today. So this group is proposing to create a body that defends the interest of the future generations.
And… I don’t see it as them being the only one looking for the future, there may be others… But I think the more people doing it, the better.