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April 30th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Al Armendariz, who was caught on a 2010 video comparing his enforcement philosophy to Roman style crucifixions has resigned, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Armendariz‘s area of responsibility included Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana as part of the EPA’s Region 6.
What did Armendariz say about Roman crucifixions?
According to the Heritage Foundation’s Foundry site, Armendariz was speaking about his view of proper EPA enforcement, which he compared to the method he said the Roman legions would pacify a barbarian village. He stated the Romans would pick five people at random, crucify them and thus intimidate the rest. The implication was that oil and gas companies or any other entity the EPA would designate as a “polluter” would be chosen at random for punitive action, regardless of evidence of any wrong doing.
Congressional reaction was swift.
Members of Congress, including Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, according to the Texas GOP Vote page, and Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., were swift to condemn the remarks. Poe claimed Armendariz’s remarks were proof he was out to destroy the oil and gas industry. Inhofe stated that the remarks were indicative of the Obama administration’s “war on fossil fuels.” Demands for Armendariz’s resignation soon followed.
Armendariz apologizes
According to the Daily Caller, Armendariz apologized for the remarks April 25, conceding his words were “offensive and inaccurate” and he was committed to a “fair and vigorous” enforcement of environmental laws. This sentiment was reiterated by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.
Inhofe unmoved
Inhofe was not mollified by Armendariz’s apology. He announced an investigation of EPA action against natural gas operations in Texas, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania, presumably to see if they constituted “crucifixions” in the style noted by Armendariz.
Armendariz forced to resign
Armendariz tendered his resignation today to EPA Administrator Jackson, stating his continued service would prove to be too great a distraction to the EPA’s operations. According to the EPA, Samuel Coleman, who served as an EPA senior official in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, will serve as acting administrator of Region 6 for the time being.
Investigation to continue
According to the Wall Street Journal, Republican members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have requested emails and other documents from Armendariz’s officer. The former regional administrator himself will likely have to testify to a hearing of the committee.
Texas resident Mark Whittington writes about state issues for the Yahoo! Contributor Network.
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