After Anti-Police Protesters Vandalize Historic Monument – Minutes Later, Cops Swoop And Slap The Handcuffs On
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With violence and civil unrest spiking once again throughout the country, law enforcement faces a barrage of questions and criticism. Many think the police should be overhauled or even defunded.
Certain Democrats have used recent events to renew their calls to “Defund the Police.” And protesters keep calling out law enforcement officials in the streets as well.
But one anti-police group just went too far — and they paid for their crime in just minutes.
We respect's everyone right to peacefully protest, but vandalism is not part of peaceful protest. We are working to de-escalate the situation to prevent further damage from occurring. pic.twitter.com/UQ9FVl6f69
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 23, 2021
The footage in the video makes it clear what happened, and those arrested were charged with criminal mischief, resisting arrest, making graffiti, and obstructing governmental administration.
In recent years, the definition of “peaceful protest” seems to have changed — or at least, Democrats and other politicians seem to think it has changed.
Apparently, “peaceful protest” can include damage to private and government property, endangering police officers and other civilians, and hostile confrontations.
But as long as the police are allowed to do their jobs and enforce the law, arrests will continue to be made.
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