Earth Liberation Front sets homes ablaze

March 3,2008 According to the Associated Press, the Earth Liberation Front has allegedly launched a new attack in the suburbs of Seattle in its effort engage in an all-out-war against exploitation and destruction of the national environment.

The guerrilla warfare organization, which left a carved sign with E.L.F. initials at the scene, set fire to four milti-million dollar homes north of Woodinville, Washington.

The builder, Street of Dreams, was reportedly advertising its product as being green.

The builder, Street of Dreams, was reportedly advertising its product as being green.

In the past, the organization has been accused of arson before and has been described as a group of largely autonomous. However, like-minded individuals who believe radical terrorist-style acts are more effective than negotiation, politics and public demonstrations in effecting better environmental conditions.

According to some accounts, adherents believe causing damage will counteract the profit motive that drives companies to undertake environmentally destructive activity.

While all environmental groups agree that sprawl is a problem because it carves up pristine lands, leads to more roads and driving, and consumes more energy in a variety of ways, mainstream environmental groups condemn the fundamental activities of the Earth Liberation Front.