Tim DeChristopher denied work in social justice

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from Grist:



Tim DeChristopher banned from dangerous acts of ‘social justice’
By Susie Cagle


Climate activist Tim DeChristopher, who was locked up for 15 months for disrupting an auction of oil and gas leases on public land, is now out of prison and trying to put his life back together. As part of that effort, DeChristopher secured a job at a First Unitarian Church — that is, until the Federal Bureau of Prisons stepped in.

DeChristopher wasn’t seeking a job in oil leasing or even environmental activism — fields related to his “crime.” But the feds, in their infinite wisdom, put their feet down. “You know what, we’ve been too easy on these hippies and their subversive jobs at churches.” ....................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://grist.org/news/tim-dechristopher-banned-from-dangerous-acts-of-social-justice/

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1. Meanwhile, the BP execs will not go to jail this long and won't be barred from the industry.

In fact, even if they can't come back to work at the company, BP will provide for a comfortable lifestyle for the rest of their lives. Guaranteed.