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it is bad to see theft of physical property as a good thing

autoexec 2mo ago
It wasn't private property. It belonged to the people and the people decided they didn't want it. It's bad to see people being forced to break the law to retain their freedom, but it's a good thing that folks are still willing to fight for it.
- culi 2mo ago
  Good point. It's public money that funded it. Just like drug research. We should be demanding ownership over the fruits of our tax dollars
- nchmy 2mo ago
  A handful of thieves/activists are not "the people". A town hall, vote etc... would have the backing of "the people". If that happens and theyre still not removed, then perhaps actions like these might be justified.
  - overfeed 2mo ago
    Perhaps the activists were representing the people, but were unfortunately under a Makita/DeWalt NDA, and cannot make public their deliberations and actions just yet. Rest assured they are acting in your best interests.
- topspin 2mo ago
  "but it's a good thing that folks are still willing to fight for it" This is at least as likely to be theft as much as civic action. There are far easier ways one might permanently inhibit these cameras than cutting them down and taking them away.
  - autoexec 2mo ago
    > There are far easier ways one might permanently inhibit these cameras than cutting them down and taking them away. Like what? Setting them on fire or shooting them might be easier, but it's more dangerous.
    - topspin 2mo ago
      Assuming the enclosure isn't armored (I wouldn't know...) a ladder and a power drill with a long bit would make very short work of these.
a2ff6eeb0 2mo ago
It is good to see the public reclaiming ownership of public property, and setting conditions on its use.
dointheatl 2mo ago
it is bad to see 'good thing / bad thing' as the only available frame
pinkyboy 2mo ago
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EasyMark 2mo ago
sometimes the "law" is wrong and the public has to show the people they voted for that it is wrong through civil disobedience.

It wasn't private property. It belonged to the people and the people decided they didn't want it. It's bad to see people being forced to break the law to retain their freedom, but it's a good thing that folks are still willing to fight for it.

culi 2mo ago
Good point. It's public money that funded it. Just like drug research. We should be demanding ownership over the fruits of our tax dollars
nchmy 2mo ago
A handful of thieves/activists are not "the people". A town hall, vote etc... would have the backing of "the people". If that happens and theyre still not removed, then perhaps actions like these might be justified.
- overfeed 2mo ago
  Perhaps the activists were representing the people, but were unfortunately under a Makita/DeWalt NDA, and cannot make public their deliberations and actions just yet. Rest assured they are acting in your best interests.
topspin 2mo ago
"but it's a good thing that folks are still willing to fight for it" This is at least as likely to be theft as much as civic action. There are far easier ways one might permanently inhibit these cameras than cutting them down and taking them away.
- autoexec 2mo ago
  > There are far easier ways one might permanently inhibit these cameras than cutting them down and taking them away. Like what? Setting them on fire or shooting them might be easier, but it's more dangerous.
  - topspin 2mo ago
    Assuming the enclosure isn't armored (I wouldn't know...) a ladder and a power drill with a long bit would make very short work of these.

a2ff6eeb0 2mo ago

It is good to see the public reclaiming ownership of public property, and setting conditions on its use.

dointheatl 2mo ago

it is bad to see 'good thing / bad thing' as the only available frame

pinkyboy 2mo ago

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EasyMark 2mo ago

sometimes the "law" is wrong and the public has to show the people they voted for that it is wrong through civil disobedience.