It would seem that a responsible climber would first ask, "In what way would a new sport route actually improve the climbing and aesthetics of this crag?"
You might then follow this with, "How will other climbers (or other recreational users of the area) react to establishing a sport route here?" When considering this question, one should also research the line to ascertain whether it has been climbed previously without bolts, either as a bold lead or perhaps as an established toprope problem.
I don't think we are responding adequately to the original question in this thread. The question was not, "How do I place a bolt?" Rather, it appears that a climber who hasn't actively developed sport routes is curious about the ENTIRE process. I can't believe that not one person on this site has suggested that the very decision to establish a sport route must be carefully scrutinized prior to drilling.
i addressed your concern in my second posting.
aesthics of the area are important, but one moust look with reason to see prior and future useage beyond simply it looking nice. for the forrest service that is not a concern on their part unless it benefits them in anyway. resonsibile bolts are rarely an issue, but as with all things there are two sides. both are always correct and both can do more harm then good in quabbling over the pointless fact that both have egos that stand in the way of reason.
so sure all those things need to be considered.