And it provides penalties of up to life imprisonment for killing someone. But this law is criticized as inadequate. And it's yet another reason Schwendiman feels the FBI lags behind. The FBI's Tubbs strongly disputes Schwendiman's assessment of his agency's commitment to solving eco-terrorist crimes. But you have to have something more than ghosts to go after.
Few observers offer excuses for the actions, but some do see a human logic.
Tim VerHey, the assistant U.S. attorney who successfully prosecuted activist Rodney Coronado for eco-terrorist crimes across the American West, wonders whether democracy is sufficiently inclusive. And they get frustrated and decide to take things into their own hands and try to change it, if they can, by force. Recipients should seek permission to reprint the article from the source listed above. Reading on line, downloading or other use of this information signifies acceptance of these conditions, and the Full Disclaimer.