Three teenagers were arrested and charged with felonies for leaving scooter marks on a rainbow-painted street in Huntington, WV. This incident has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that similar actions on monuments, such as those dedicated to Revolutionary War heroes, do not result in comparable legal consequences. The debate highlights perceived inconsistencies in the enforcement of vandalism laws, particularly in the context of pride-related symbols versus historical monuments. Critics also pointed out that DC agitators vandalized Lafayette Park without facing arrests, and Lime has designated Spokane Pride crosswalk as a ‘no go zone’ following the felony charges against the teens.
It's easy to think this is stupid until you realize DC agitators vandalized Lafayette Park on Saturday and were not even arrested. Lime makes Spokane Pride crosswalk a ‘no go zone’ after 3 teens charged with felonies over skid marks https://t.co/dMGSiss2BO
This pride crosswalk just went up in Huntington, WV. If you dare drive or scooter on this public road and leave marks you can be arrested and face felony charges. But you’re allowed to vandalize American Monuments and nothing will happen to you. https://t.co/cmrmv8bR2w
They arrested 3 teenagers and charged them with a felony for leaving scooter marks on a street painted with a rainbow https://t.co/VwXnH6gm26
If you leave a tire mark on a gay pride mural that is painted in the street, you must go directly to jail, but if you do this to a monument to the heroes of the Revolutionary War, that is just fine. https://t.co/MZz7xjhZTd
Peel out on a pride mural painted on a public street? They’ll hunt you down and charge you with felonies. Meanwhile: https://t.co/6vtGwcbmAg