Posted on 12/22/2016 9:02:28 AM PST by ColdOne
SEATTLE (AP) Eight Seattle children should have "their day in court" to argue that Washington state and others aren't protecting them from climate change, a judge ruled.
King County Superior Court Judge Hollis Hill on Monday allowed the young petitioners to move ahead in their case against the state, writing that "it is time for these youth to have the opportunity to address their concerns in a court of law, concerns raised under statute and under the state and federal constitutions."
The petitioners, between 12 and 16 years old, had asked the judge last month to find the state Department of Ecology in contempt for failing to adequately protect them and future generations from global warming.
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There needs to be a review of all federal judges as soon as possible. Imho, there hasn’t been enough judges impeached and convicted.
Because of this they tend to get fat, lazy and stupid.
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First, the youngsters should decide which is hotter - the sun or Jenny in math class.
I agree with that, and frankly I thought of that when responding.
I’m just tired of good people having to answer to these nitwits, especially children prompted by Leftist too confused to stand up on their own.
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And besides, how could Washington state be negligent? Weren’t they recently proposing a dollar-a-gallon carbon tax on gasoline?
Ecce mulier! Looks like a real leftie. Won in an uncontested race. Guess the other ambulance chasers were making too much money in phony lawsuits to challenge her.
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