Ecoterrorism, not

The Writing Corner by Beth Wellington | Jul. 31, 2008 (Opinion)

[DISCLOSURE: This piece is from the private blog of a NewsTrust staff member] But Blue Ridge Earth First! activists as eco-terrorists? Five folks who blockaded Dominion Resources for a couple of hours on June 30 after that company had succeeded in convincing the State to let it build a new coal fired electric plant, which will serve to accelerate the blowing of of mountains? Another five who held signs and banners and disbanded upon request and still got ... Full Story »

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by Ann Wilmer - Oct. 1, 2008

The blog entry provides the backstory necessary to understand what all the hoopla is about. It also exemplifies a primary tenant of journalism, which is to serve as a government watchdog. And the "dog" takes a metaphorical bite out of the seat of someone's pants by pointing out how far the freedom of speech in America has eroded.