"Destroying property, which can be replaced, is not violence."
This update is from the Babylon Bee. (It's satirical -- I think.) From the article:
BELL CANYON, CA—According to sources, Hollywood celebrities have courageously united under an inspiring new movement to show respect for black lives. Entitled the #BurnYourHouseDown movement, celebrities such as Alyssa Milano, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Legend have volunteered to relinquish their power and privilege by burning their houses and everything they have to the ground.
The following statement [was] on Twitter: "Your homes, your riches, and your toys are built on a foundation of white supremacy. They are forever tainted by racism. Your walls and security systems have shut out the voices of the oppressed. Join us. Stand with us. #BurnYourHouseDown!"
...Rich celebrities lept into action. Alyssa Milano employed her house servants to light torches and throw them through her broken windows. Jimmy Kimmel hired Instagram models to jump on trampolines while throwing Molotov cocktails into his front door.
Black Lives Matter protestors gathered to watch the flames as they engulfed the multimillion-dollar homes. With tears in their eyes, they joined hands with celebrities and sang John Lennon's 'Imagine' as the massive monuments to white supremacy toppled to the ground.
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Even white women, according to the Bee, got into the action, after realizing they could loot Target, and get away with it:========
Though most suburban white women usually don't join these kinds of causes, they perked up when they learned that they could get all kinds of stuff from Target absolutely free if they were down with the struggle.
"I'm woke to the cause of, uh, what is it? Social justice? Yeah, that!" said Chloe Bunsen as she loaded up a cart in Home Goods. "I'm all for, you know, anti-police or whatever this thing is. Yeah!" She raised a fist into the air. "Peace! Love! Justice! All the things! Oh, look -- towels!"
This would be funnier, if it didn't sting...and some seem to be winking at similar actions.
Do what you like to others' property -- but when it comes to my things, then, as the Brick says, "Now you've come to meddlin.'"
Update: At least John Legend sees the real meaning in such silliness. Good for him.
Don't worry -- the Babylon Bee is an equal-opportunity offender. There are plenty more articles ripping Christians, President Trump, Democrats AND Republicans, liberals and conservatives. Some of it's actually deserved.
Equal opportunity insults.
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Just see this weener at the Babylon Bee --
protestors burn houses and businesses to form the word 'LOVE.'
https://babylonbee.com/news/powerful-protesters-spell-out-love-with-burning-homes-and-businesses
A taste of the article follows:
In a powerful display of their care for love and justice, protesters in Minneapolis burned the word "LOVE" into the city, arranging the inspiring message with homes and businesses set ablaze by their riots.
Heartfelt and moving.
"We just really wanted to show how much we care about love and social justice by burning this community into a powerful reminder of what it's all about," said local protester Jake Hernandez, who had flown in from Portland for the event. "Now, when police and fire helicopters fly over to try to restore order, they'll be inspired by our message of love and harmony."
Upon seeing the heart-wrenching message of unity, police dropped their batons... picked up bricks, and joined the protesters in their rioting and looting. "I don't know how I didn't see the light before," said former police officer...
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