Vandalism is Morally Wrong and a Criminal Offense

[Kestrel]

The KKK used to hold a rally in Denver every Martin Luther King day.

One year, my friend Norm took MLK day off so he could mess with the Klan. Norm showed up early and watched the KKK guys park their cars. While the rally was in progress, he unscrewed the valve caps on their tires, removed the tire valve and replaced the cap. The tires would look OK when the Klansmen returned from the rally, but they were unlikely to remain inflated all the way home.

 

[Mirrorglass]

truthers and birthers deserve the same treatment.

Why? Do they disrupt funerals, or do something equally reprehensible? The idea that a person should be targeted by vandals merely for having an opinion, however silly, sounds pretty dangerous.

 

[Soapy Sam]

Very sad that the family of Sgt. McAlester had to see the funeral turned into a demonstration. It might be easier to ignore the smaller group of nutters than the large crowd of counter demonstrators- however well meaning.

 

[CORed]

"the protesters were unable to find anyone in town who would repair their vehicle.."

Hahahahahahahahah. Those guys deserve a beer too.

I think the guys that slashed their tires deserve a stiff slap on the wrist and 15 minutes of community service.

The folks that refused to fix their tires deserve beers for a year.

 

[Emet]

The image brings a smile to my face, but deep down, I cannot applaud criminals attacking others based solely on free speech issues. I will confess to feeling conflicted and feeling tempted to commit the vandalism myself - but it is wrong.

I agree. I despise the WBC, and enjoyed the Comic-Con counter-protest.

I have no problems with the folks who choose not to repair the tires.

But if the vandals wanted to commit an act of civil disobedience, as someone mentioned, they might have slashed the tires and remained on the scene to be held accountable for their actions.

 

[sadhatter]

I agree. I despise the WBC, and enjoyed the Comic-Con counter-protest.

I have no problems with the folks who choose not to repair the tires.

But if the vandals wanted to commit an act of civil disobedience, as someone mentioned, they might have slashed the tires and remained on the scene to be held accountable for their actions.

I wouldn't say they should remain on scene, then there is less of a chance of the WBC not getting their money back. In fact in order to be a more effective method of crapping on their day i would encourage the people to try not to get caught. If they do, so be it and take their punishment. But if not, then the WBC is literally paying the price for being jerks.

 

[Dorian Gray]

Obviously the vandals are not media whores like the Westburrros.

 

[fuelair]

But Heaven help me... I just can't come up with the tears for these victims.



I hope the criminal assailants behind the vicious attack on a fellow americans private property rights get everything they deserve.

I willing to start a collection for them!!!

 

[fuelair]

Why? Do they disrupt funerals, or do something equally reprehensible? The idea that a person should be targeted by vandals merely for having an opinion, however silly, sounds pretty dangerous.

The problem is not that they have opinions (I have no problem with opinions - expressed they let you locate the idiots around you). It is that some of them act on their idiot opinions thus wasting tax money in fraudulant court cases/demonstrations, etc.

 

[Sword_Of_Truth]

Obviously the vandals are not media whores like the Westburrros.

Now THAT is clever.

I willing to start a collection for them!!!

I'm willing to @#$% in the hat.

 

[Mirrorglass]

The problem is not that they have opinions (I have no problem with opinions - expressed they let you locate the idiots around you). It is that some of them act on their idiot opinions thus wasting tax money in fraudulant court cases/demonstrations, etc.

Then they should be prosecuted as per law. Certainly "wasting tax money" does not warrant vigilante justice?

 

[Eddie Dane]

I think the guys that slashed their tires deserve a stiff slap on the wrist and 15 minutes of community service.

The folks that refused to fix their tires deserve beers for a year.

Including a coffee break and a long explanation about the job.

 

[SnakeTongue]

Interesting how "two wrongs" give reasons to people think it is only "one right".

 

[Sword_Of_Truth]

Including a coffee break and a long explanation about the job.

And a fine of several dollars.

 

[Quad4_72]

Why? Do they disrupt funerals, or do something equally reprehensible? The idea that a person should be targeted by vandals merely for having an opinion, however silly, sounds pretty dangerous.

They disrupt Ground Zero, which is also technically a grave site. The basically piss all over it every time they spew there nonsense at the site or even post in this forum. To me, even as a soldier, that is equally reprehensible.

 

[Scott Haley]

No civil disobedience.

But if the vandals wanted to commit an act of civil disobedience, as someone mentioned, they might have slashed the tires and remained on the scene to be held accountable for their actions.

Here's why they shouldn't do that: the loons could sue the tire slashers, and then they'd be forced to give money to Westboro Baptist Church. I'd really hate to give even a penny to those hate mongers.

I do admire the people who refused to fix their tires. Boycotting them is a great idea.

 

[SnakeTongue]

They disrupt Ground Zero, which is also technically a grave site. The basically piss all over it every time they spew there nonsense at the site or even post in this forum. To me, even as a soldier, that is equally reprehensible.

Freedom of speech is reprehensible?

 

[Mirrorglass]

They disrupt Ground Zero, which is also technically a grave site. The basically piss all over it every time they spew there nonsense at the site or even post in this forum. To me, even as a soldier, that is equally reprehensible.

I understand the feelings, but it's not like truthers are actually insulting the 9/11 victims - well, at least that isn't their intention. And seriously, the idea that any opinion warrants physical attacks the person is horrendous. Should Christians slash the tires of outspoken atheists? Many consider us reprehensible. People must have the freedom to voice unpopular opinions without fear of vigilantism - that's what freedom of speech means.

 

[MatildaGage]

However, when Mr. Phelps began shouting that people had stolen their signs, we all turned our backs.
He got disgusted and left.

Sounds like an effective approach. What if everyone present physically turned their backs and inserted earplugs? And the media turned their cameras and microphones off when the Phelps were around? Of course bullies either escalate or knock it off...maybe he'd escalate...but then maybe he could be arrested.

I liked the approach of donating money to a charity Phelps didn't like, proportionate to Phelps' actions. Maybe a ticker that would add $1 every time one of them spoke a word + every minute they stayed at the protest site.

 

[MatildaGage]

On a side note...there is a possibility they slashed their own tires to get sympathy and play the martyrs.

I wouldn't put it past them.