Climate change activist Tim DeChristopher gets 2 years in prison

[Willinois]

Tim DeChristopher has gotten a lot of attention for his act of civil disobedience. Read more about him and the verdict that just came in at Grist.

Quote:Noted climate-activist-turned-environmental-folk-hero Tim DeChristopher will face two years in prison and a $10,000 fine for disrupting federal oil and gas auctions on Bureau of Land Management land. A federal judge handed down the sentence as supporters gathered around the court house to rally in support of his efforts to thwart drilling leases near Arches National Park that would contribute to climate change. He was immediately taken into custody.

Here's a precious quote from the judge:
"I’m not saying there isn’t a place for civil disobedience," U.S. District Judge Dee Benson said, "but it can’t be the order of the day."

Of course! The right time for civil disobedience in the eyes of many is ALWAYS "not right now and not right here." MLK was often told the same thing.

[jaxx]

They shouldn't be drilling on federal land to start with.

Is DeLay in jail yet or is he still running loose? Seems like this guy isn't going to get that option.