Well, I Laughed
Friend or Foe pt.1: Tree Hugger
What is eco-terrorism and... is it all bad? In the 1990s the US government found out what happened when you anger young environmentalist and the power of positive reinforcement for things like sabotage. Grant covers who was the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and the degree to which their crimes deserved the label "terrorist". Saviors of the planet, terrorist, or both? This week's episode of Well, I Laughed!
Photos/Videos Referenced:
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| Daniel McGowen mug shot after the protest outside of a Mine's office near Cranden, Wisconsin | Warner Creek Barricade in Oregon - Courtesy of Kurt Jensen |
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| Burning Oakridge Ranger Station | Vail Resorts Fire - Courtesy of AP |
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| Woman with Cheesecake during 2020 Seattle BLM Protests - KIRO7 News | Woman with Cheesecake during 2020 Seattle BLM Protests - KIRO 7 - Trap Media USA Via YouTube |
Sources:
STREAM: If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (Full Movie) - Marshall Curry via YouTube
Earth Liberation Front - Wikipedia
1998 Vail Arson Attacks - Wikipedia
Earth First: Earth First! - Wikipedia!
Warner Creek Protest: Remembering Warner Creek 20 Years Later - KLCCYears Later -
Wanted by the FBI: Josephine Sunshine Overaker - FBI
Environmental extremist Joseph Dibee won’t receive additional prison time - OPB