You are wrong
Amateur astronomers cannot afford to travel every wee-end with heavy equipment to very remote areas.
Using another remote public telescope (and waiting for your time) cannot be compared with using your own telescope, near were you live with friends from the real world at the moment you wish.
Lights can be turned off and allow for less spending (and less taxes) and if a light is needed (that's perfectly acceptable), it must be aimed downwards rather than everywhere. Already there, huge improvements can be made.
It is essential for everyone's education to realize where they live and the non polluted night sky is the best way to do it.