Just Stop Oil, a climate activist group, is being compared to the Suffragettes by some, but others argue that the comparison is inappropriate. Lauren Smith, a writer, criticizes the comparison, stating that the Suffragettes fought for progressive causes while Just Stop Oil is reactionary. Philip Hensher warns that the group's acts of destruction could lead to new walls of privilege and exclusion. Aileen Getty, an oil heiress, is accused of financially supporting the group. Just Stop Oil recently vandalized a painting at London's National Gallery. Despite the controversy, the group has successfully halted oil production.
"The rest of us are law-abiding citizens, sane people - not acting like middle class brats with a few screws loose." Esther Krakue brands Just Stop Oil a "public threat" after they blocked a 'life-and-death' ambulance. @estherk_k | @drdavidbull | @WhichPennySmith | @afuathescot https://t.co/jUdCfJum3G
Just Stop Oil Actually Stopped Oil! https://t.co/RpnV5apor3
The 'Just Stop Oil' climate terrorist scumbags who are financially supported by Hollywood elitist oil heiress Aileen Getty -- she recently purchased Brad Pitt's house for $33 million -- took hammers to a painting at London’s National Gallery on Monday. https://t.co/DwIkH5zDhf https://t.co/jQnfB7rdXr
No, Just Stop Oil is not the new Suffragettes, says Lauren Smith https://t.co/3XZ5o0KM8P
'These acts of destruction might lead to new walls of privilege — and exclusion.' @PhilipHensher on how Just Stop Oil could prevent ordinary people from easily accessing art 👇 https://t.co/5mvZuh2XFE
Please stop comparing Just Stop Oil to the Suffragettes, writes Lauren Smith https://t.co/3XZ5o0Kejh
Please stop comparing Just Stop Oil to the Suffragettes. Women’s suffrage was a progressive, liberal cause. Just Stop Oil could hardly be more reactionary. If these eco-zealots had their way, we would all be poor, cold and miserable, says Lauren Smith https://t.co/3XZ5o0Kejh