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Big Oil Sold Stuff They Knew Was Dangerous. There’s a Law for That. Prosecuting fossil fuel executives for reckless endangerment could help millions of victims of get justice (newrepublic.com)
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[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago

The day any oil executives actually get jail time for this is the day I'll eat my hat live on camera, with sriracha.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm past wanting justice. I want revenge for the future they have committed us all to enduring.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Same! I don't like capital punishment, but I'd be front row to watch these fuckers get beheaded!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Millions? 7 billion more like.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

If you sell drugs that harm people, they prosecute you even if the buyers were 100% willing.