My impression comes from Puerto Ricans' insistence on closing of the Vieques bombing range, followed quickly by the loud squeals prompted by the sudden realization of imminent loss of $ when the range was ordered to be closed.
This particular site is a beautiful tropical island, unlike the deserts of Nevada where extensive training/testing takes place including underground 'pops'. I have no problem with desolate areas being used for this. The loud squeals were not a majority consensus, but they sure got the media coverage.