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Videos from a May 31 Black Lives Matter protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota show police officers wearing heavy tactical gear slashing the tires of multiple parked vehicles, with some officers allegedly targeting members of the media.
Mother Jones has compiled many of the clips into a compilation video, clearly showing police stabbing the tires of parked private vehicles.
These acts of petty vandalism by the police obviously didn’t just impact protesters, though. At the time, many medical workers and members of the press covering the protest returned to their car on the street or their rental car in a lot to find all four wheels flat.
I also have to point out that the police only justified their curfew and presence due to looting and rioting, the very sort of petty crime they’re committing against peaceful individuals.
The police seemed to target vehicles that had been specifically identified as rentals driven by members of the media, who were permitted to be out past the introduced city curfew
originally posted by: Spacespider
This is normal and this is quick and effective, and the car owner will get refunded when that party is over.
originally posted by: Spacespider
This is normal and this is quick and effective, and the car owner will get refunded when that party is over.
originally posted by: rickymouse
You would think that News Reporters would need to get proper permitting to be able to film a protest or riots.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: Spacespider
This is normal and this is quick and effective, and the car owner will get refunded when that party is over.
Yeah, it's a victimless crime since no one pays for it, right?
Apologist.
originally posted by: Spacespider
Jeesh.. they are just doing their job in a situation with lots of people trying to hurt them.
And the tires will get payed for by the state.
A car is a potential weapon, would you like to walk in front of a parked car while 1000 of people throws bombs at you and yell f*** the police.
originally posted by: Kurokage
a reply to: Spacespider
There a ton officers there, did none of them have a vehicle or a radio to call in a vehicle, were they not able to check ownership and go " Ohh, they must work in that big building there, I think it's called a hos..pit..al or something!!!"
And the tires will get payed for by the state.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: Spacespider
Jeesh.. they are just doing their job in a situation with lots of people trying to hurt them.
It should never 'be their job' to intentionally destroy people's property.
And the tires will get payed for by the state.
Oh, yeah, and who's the state? The taxpayers. More money out of our pockets for dumb ass behavior.
A car is a potential weapon, would you like to walk in front of a parked car while 1000 of people throws bombs at you and yell f*** the police.
Wow, aren't we just a tad overly hysteric today.
originally posted by: Spacespider
Well if you have a better advice for the police that is more effective I would like to hear.
Something quick and effective that will not damage the car ?
originally posted by: KKLOCO
a reply to: Spacespider
And the tires will get payed for by the state.
I’d be willing to bet a G that you’re wrong about this.
No time to look into civilian information while under attack.
And if some random name pops up.. not sure if it say where they work.
And even if it did.. someone could steal his car and use it.