Posted on 09/13/2015 8:13:57 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
A disabled veteran and his family say they're the victims of vandalism.
Someone spray painted hateful messages on their truck and destroyed the inside of it. They say it's because of their support for police.
“We heard about all the fallen officers for the month and [slain Deputy Darren] Goforth's funeral and Back the Blue Day, and we wanted to support that,” said 18-year-old Jason Lattin, who dreams of becoming a police officer.
He and his family showed their support with blue ribbons on the fence of their Whitney home and on the family's white truck, with the saying "Police lives matter" on the back window.
“They need support so they can feel what they do, putting their lives on the line every day, is worth it,” said Scott Lattin, Jason’s father.
On Tuesday morning, the family found their truck had been vandalized, causing $5,000 worth of damage.
“They tore off our glove box,” said Jason. “They took our laptop, our scanner and ripped our seats.”
The family’s only form of transportation is totaled and covered in black spray paint with sayings of “Black lives matter,” obscenities about the police and #FYF.
“F expletive your flag, your family, your feelings, your faith,” said Scott.
“These residents are police supporters and they shouldn't be chastised,” said Whitney Police Officer Chris Chadwick.
Whitney police think it's the act of kids, which still troubles officers.
“It does,” said Chadwick. “Because this is where it starts. It starts out as spray paint on a truck, and then it could escalate.”
“Engage me in a dialogue,” said Scott. “Don't destroy my stuff; it's the only truck we have and because of this, it’s totaled now…I firmly believe black lives matter, white lives matter, police lives matter. Yes, absolutely.”
The vandals still haven't been caught.
The family says insurance is helping with a rental car for a few days. While their claim check won't cover all repairs, even if they have to get a can of white spray paint, the plan is to get the truck going again, decorated with blue ribbons and the saying, “Police lives matter."
LINK: http://www.gofundme.com/p73ubj8c
That's already happened. 'Back in the day,' there were certain areas of Chicago that would place 911 calls for medical or fire emergencies. When the emergency vehicles arrived on scene, the natives would open fire. It got to the point that police would have to in and sweep before EMS or fire would even approach six blocks from the call. Legitimate call or not, sweep first then respond. People would be really pissed that grandma was in severe chest pain for 30-40 minutes before help could arrive. Some projects were no response areas. The patient had to be brought out to a safe area.
Opinion on the street was they caused it so they deserved the lack of a fast response.
Thanks. I missed it. FReepRegards!
Magnetic signs that you can take off when parked.
Thanks for the link. Can’t send much but if enough people pitch in a little it will help.
In Minnesota, especially the Twin Cities area, vandalizing vehicles is protected political speech.
Another good reason to avoid that liberal cesspool.
Yep. Same here. I can afford to buy new tires when they wear out, not when they're slashed.
“Choose Civility”
“Victim” admitted he did this himself, FYI.
Link?
sorry...link doesn’t work. Let me try again.
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