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onecaliberal

(33,089 posts)
1. Yes, full stop.
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 02:58 PM
Jul 2019

They’re knowingly destroying the planet for profit.

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,918 posts)
2. What's the charge? Cite the section of the criminal code that applies. NT
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 02:58 PM
Jul 2019

Response to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #2)

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,918 posts)
4. Then how would anyone be prosecuted? NT
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 03:07 PM
Jul 2019

Response to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #4)

Iggo

(47,640 posts)
5. I remember on the old "Law & Order" they'd get people for "depraved indifference."
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 03:09 PM
Jul 2019

I'm not sure if that's real, though.

But it sounds fucking awesome!

gtar100

(4,192 posts)
7. Yes. Many know of the harmful effects of their products but do nothing to protect against them.
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 03:12 PM
Jul 2019

They are killing us with their chemicals and willingly choose to ignore the evidence of the harmful effects they cause simply because they get rich in doing so. They are complicit in the destruction of our environment and the illnesses we suffer. So, yes, hold them accountable or others will continue to follow in their footsteps.

msongs

(67,596 posts)
8. should people who drive gas powered cars be prosecuted too? nt
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 03:24 PM
Jul 2019

randr

(12,419 posts)
9. It will be shown how much they knew
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 03:34 PM
Jul 2019

of the coming crisis. They will be held accountable for damages they could have averted. Much like involuntary manslaughter.

in2herbs

(2,948 posts)
10. When is the judge's decision in the environmental lawsuit filed by kids in Oregon going to
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 05:11 PM
Jul 2019

happen? This will be a start, I think.

rockfordfile

(8,715 posts)
11. I think so. It's about humanity. What climate change will do to people
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 05:14 PM
Jul 2019

Should be held accountable.

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