re: #4 blueraven

So they are above the law? A bill that was passed with bipartisan support. A bill that was introduced by Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander.

The provision was also supported by hardwood industry groups. The American Forest & Paper Association, which represents pulp, paper, and wood companies, estimated that “illegal logging costs the American forest products industry $460 million each year.” In Congressional testimony, Ann Wrobleski stated on behalf of AF&PA:

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Gibson broke the law. More than once. Period.

Gibson belongs to the Rainforest Alliance which helps them determine what wood is both legal and from sustainable sources. India and Madagascar both say no laws were broken. Lastly, and most importantly in my book, they were raided 2 years ago, had their property seized by the feds, and no one was arrested and no charges filed. If the feds think they’ve broken the law then lets see some charges. This was a bs raid meant to keep people busy.