An assistant professor at Michigan State University created a game that allows users to destroy imaginary oil pipelines -- something one energy industry group claims is tantamount to taxpayer-funded encouragement of "eco-terrorism." MSU assistant professor of media and information Elizabeth LaPensee, the creator of “Thunderbird Strike,” says the game is only meant to be artistic and educational. “It certainly is not encouraging anyone to commit eco-terrorism,” LaPensee said, adding that people should play for themselves before passing judgment. "We call on Michigan State University to pull the plug immediately on this taxpayer-funded political campaign and reject any so-called educational program designed to encourage eco-terrorism or other bad behavior," Mack said. Michigan State University did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Source: Fox News October 26, 2017 18:33 UTC