Hey GOP, what was that about freedom of speech again? Aren’t you the “patriots” who held Constitution classes and accuse everyone else of not living by and for that very document? Oh, you are? Well you have a funny way of showing it.
In a stunning break with First Amendment policy on Capitol Hill, House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice. Republicans also denied the entrance of a credentialed ABC News news team that was attempting to film the event.
Josh Fox, director of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Gasland” was taken into custody by Capitol Hill police this morning, along with his crew, after Republicans objected to their presence…. Approximately 16 officers entered the hearing room and handcuffed Fox amid audible discussions of “disorderly conduct” charges…
What the frack?
And while you’re at it, if you haven’t already, watch Gasland. It’s all about fracking, which is explained here. That toxic practice is destroying lives, destroying the environment, and needs to stop.
All of our posts on fracking can be found here.
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