Killings Of Environmentalists On The Rise

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•26 • Jun 28, 2012

According to a report from the group Global Witness, murders of environmental activists have risen dramatically over the past three years. What do you think?

“Yeah, well, natural disasters killed 27,000 people last year compared with 106 environmentalist murders, so maybe these people should reconsider their loyalties.”
Michele DoQui –
Weft Straightener
“Oh, I know. Just last week my brother-in-law wouldn't stop talking about how I absolutely had to start using a composting toilet, and I could've just—argh! You understand, right?”
Michael Wise –
Grip Wrapper
“Has anyone investigated Joni Mitchell? She’s probably raking in some serious scratch from performances of ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ at all the funerals.”
Duke Perry –
Unemployed

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