San Francisco (July 2) — A black man confronted a group of Trantifa militants who had surrounded and harassed a woman documenting a court hearing for two of their extremist comrades who allegedly attacked the public space during the Trans March.
@PeteButtigieg No family should ever be targeted with false reports or swatting. That’s wrong, illegal, and must be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
The problem is this didn’t start yesterday. For years, conservatives, parents speaking out at school boards, journalists, and even Supreme Court justices faced swattings, doxxing, death threats, and sustained harassment. Much of it was met with silence or minimization from Democratic leaders and media.
Rhetoric that paints political opponents as existential threats, “fascists,” or dangers to democracy has helped foster an environment where some believe harassment or violence is justified. The 2020 riots — which caused billions in damage and multiple deaths while being called “mostly peaceful” by many on the left — showed how that climate plays out in real time.
Political violence and intimidation have no place in America, period. The solution isn’t selective outrage. It’s consistent condemnation and real accountability no matter who the target is.
Leaders who only speak up when it affects their side are part of the problem, not the solution.
This week someone targeted my family for harm with a false report. We’re physically OK, but that doesn’t mean we weren’t harmed. I am beyond furious.
Whatever your politics, this is awful, wrong, and can never become normal. https://t.co/72wxaVLzVT
I’m sorry this happened to you, no one should be targeted with swatting for their political beliefs.
On another note…
When someone swatted me and my family last year, and a dozen other conservatives: @nicksortor, @GrageDustin, @catturd2, and @GuntherEagleman not a SINGLE Democrat said a word about it.
A college premed student is pulled over in Tampa for driving erratically.
Austeja Zemaityte has a very bouncy personality, but the officer wasn’t playing any games.
He checks her eyes, notices slight head movement, and proceeds with the one-legged stand.
Zemaityte keeps losing her balance and flops all over the place. She is arrested and charged with a DUI over .15.
Tough break for this looker.