amd in Munich in 1933..i mean...Salem Oregon 2003...

June 4, 2003

Environmental advocates in Oregon are worried that a bill intended to

crack down on so-called ecoterrorism could punish activists who take

part in peaceful protests and acts of civil disobedience. The Oregon

Senate yesterday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would let

"eco-sabotage" crimes be prosecuted under the state's racketeering

laws and would allow prosecutors to seek triple damages against those

convicted of such crimes. The bill's chief sponsor, Sen. Ted

Ferrioli ®, said that environmental vandalism had resulted in $50

million worth of damage in the state over the past 10 years, citing

arson at a timber company office, a bombing at a car dealership, and

the destruction of genetically engineered trees. But Sen. Charlie

Ringo (D), who voted against the bill, argued that laws are already

on the books to deal with these sorts of crimes and that the new

legislation could be used against mainstream environmental activists.

The bill, which is now headed for the Oregon House, defines

eco-sabotage as a crime committed "to further environmental

objectives."

straight to the source: Salem Statesman Journal, Associated Press,

Brad Cain, 03 Jun 2003

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