RantCrush Top 5: June 6, 2017

After the latest terror attack in London, international politicians condemned the violence and called for an end to Islamic terrorism. But Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins went a little further than most when he wrote in a Facebook post, addressing “Christendom,” that all Islamic terrorism suspects should be hunted down and killed. Higgins is a former law enforcement officer and was elected to Congress last year. He also called for internment camps for anyone suspected of engaging in terrorism. A lot of people were outraged by Higgins’ suggestions.

Clay Higgins used to be a POLICE OFFICER and he’s literally saying that we should kill anyone SUSPECTED of being radicalized. pic.twitter.com/aUmju0IKm5

— OhNoSheTwitnt (@OhNoSheTwitnt) June 5, 2017

Many also pointed out Higgins’ hypocrisy. Shortly before he ran for Congress, Higgins resigned from his position as public information officer at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, after the sheriff asked him to stop making unprofessional and disrespectful comments to people. He was also the target of at least one lawsuit, after one of his ex-wives claimed he owed her $100,000 in child support. Another ex-wife claimed he held a gun to her head during an argument.

No difference between him and Isis supporters. Both using religion to promote their own genocide agenda. Clay Higgins is a terrorist. https://t.co/ebqkCl6Qi7

— Gizmo (@Dragoonlordz) June 5, 2017

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.