Posted on 05/26/2016 11:18:14 AM PDT by PROCON
Two months ago Attorney General Loretta Lynch admitted during congressional testimony that Justice Department attorneys were looking into punishment for the fossil fuel industry and certain individuals, including academics and researchers. Their crime? Rejection or denial of climate change and therefore being opposed to President Obama's agenda on the issue.
Today, five Republican Senators have sent a letter to Lynch reminding her that in America, we don't have thought police and the Justice Department doesn't have the power or authority to punish an entire industry because the people in it they think differently than the progressives in charge of the government.
"We write today to demand that the Department of Justice immediately cease its ongoing use of law enforcement resources to stifle private debate on one of the most controversial public issues of our time --- climate change," the letter states.
(Excerpt) Read more at townhall.com ...
These idiots need to stop posturing and IMPEACH the *itch!!!
Ever since in introduction of "Hate Crime Laws" we have had thought police.
Lynch is a mindless totalitarian thug. Every person who 'gave her a chance' while she was moving up the ladder was a fool...These aren't 'progressives'- they're old line communists.
The investigations will not end. Many companies will settle and law will be thereby made. It cannot be undone.
Signed by:Lurkinanloomin:
Mike Lee
Ted Cruz
Jeff Sessions
David Perdue
David Vitter
Pretty much the only ones representing the citizens.I disagree, all five of those have committed Treason. (See Here)
Hey Congress: PURSE—STRINGS; cut them.
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