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KamaAina

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Reply to McCamy Taylor (Reply #62)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 11:26 PM

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Activists poured concrete all over some "anti-homeless spikes" this morning [View all] KamaAina Jun 2014 OP

Some are also removing them with sledgehammers. nt redqueen Jun 2014 #1

Good! The whole idea behind those spikes.... daleanime Jun 2014 #4

There are more people than jobs. Too many jobs barely pay enough to live on. redqueen Jun 2014 #8

Amen.... daleanime Jun 2014 #12

never thought of that part of it... BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #73

That doesn't seem to be ethical to me. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #2

But putting out spikes is? KamaAina Jun 2014 #3

Fuck that Duer 157099 Jun 2014 #100

Check this out redqueen Jun 2014 #6

Where they're being used is also interesting Warpy Jun 2014 #33

great post Rider3 Jun 2014 #82

WTF Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #28

Many countries, including the US, have whale hunts. ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #101

ONLY US Native population can hunt whales in the USA Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #111

Ha! ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #134

Got some links? Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #136

Links to what? ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #142

Never mind Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #143

Looking at my reply, ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #144

Some times unethical actions are necessary. davidthegnome Jun 2014 #30

Maybe so, but this was on private property yes? aikoaiko Jun 2014 #41

There are better ways. davidthegnome Jun 2014 #43

everywhere belongs to someone jberryhill Jun 2014 #85

Or simply provide public accomodations. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #86

Wait...What?...WHAT???? Ken Burch Jun 2014 #106

Yes, Ken, that's exactly what I said jberryhill Jun 2014 #112

If you were being ironic, it wasn't obvious. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #118

I thought that the ludicrous idea of mythology Jun 2014 #127

Yes. But it is the moral thing to do. Individuals acting to give the homeless a sheltered place to s Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #53

excellent. daleanime Jun 2014 #5

Destroying property is not the solution. dilby Jun 2014 #7

But.. it's easy and many find it satisfying Bonx Jun 2014 #11

Activism like this is meant to make a statement. Gravitycollapse Jun 2014 #15

You are so right.... daleanime Jun 2014 #16

For some of us, reconnecting with our compassionate humanity, Aristus Jun 2014 #20

Thank you. I am reminded of Scuba's post: "8 Reasons Young Americans Don't Fight Back," woo me with science Jun 2014 #32

I wrote an essay about this a year ago. davidthegnome Jun 2014 #51

I home schooled my daughter. When she was 9, she thought she might like to Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #54

I love that. davidthegnome Jun 2014 #58

Now there's a smart person. woo me with science Jun 2014 #84

I wish I could rec individual posts. woo me with science Jun 2014 #83

the protests have worked. Voice for Peace Jun 2014 #23

Well if the sidewalk is public property, pennylane100 Jun 2014 #24

Fuck "property rights". We should be concerned with HUMAN RIGHTS. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #25

Thank you. woo me with science Jun 2014 #34

Yeah, I agree with you......... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #63

Another one is when they want to go to war to protect profits. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #71

As in every war in the era of imperialism...... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #78

Hitler invaded Poland to "free it's people" and to get control of it's vast coal fields. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #88

take the locks off your doors and let those that "need" partake in what you have. NM_Birder Jun 2014 #90

That last sentence is such bullshit.......... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #113

How utterly convenient... Antler Jun 2014 #129

And ANOTHER right wing talking point heard from...... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #133

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I can just hear Maggie saying..... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #138

What is funny is that someone like that believes that this is what the majority Dems believe. Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #126

So what is the difference blueridge3210 Jun 2014 #130

because of "fucking property taxes" ...... think it all the way through. NM_Birder Jun 2014 #81

Property taxes are a joke compared to rent.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #89

So long as I have to PAY tax to OWN my property, YOU don't get NM_Birder Jun 2014 #91

Ever hear of prop 13? BTW: NOBODY is dictating to you who is allowed on your property. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #97

Cry me a river LOL Go pay your rent .... to the landowner that pays property tax NM_Birder Jun 2014 #92

I suppose we should all bow down to worship the landowner class. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #98

Why of COURSE we should Spitfire........ socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #114

Ya know, I doubt an advanced alien civilization is into wealth worship. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #120

Sure it is. I would rather Destroy Property than Destroy People johnlucas Jun 2014 #50

It's not meant to be the solution in and of itself. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #107

GOOD Mr Dixon Jun 2014 #9

I'm sure property destruction will result in a happy outcome... Antler Jun 2014 #10

Really? What would be your suggestion for these spikes? MineralMan Jun 2014 #13

a mattress snooper2 Jun 2014 #18

Leave them alone... Antler Jun 2014 #22

Would doing that make you feel all warm and fuzzy in side? Gravitycollapse Jun 2014 #35

Fuck that shit. I say TAKE the goddam "store" and turn...... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #65

Unrealistic and childishly simplistic.. Antler Jun 2014 #76

"Store" was in quotes because I didn't know exactly what kind of store it was..... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #80

Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #95

LOL,....I'm glad nobody listens to you. NM_Birder Jun 2014 #93

You know nothing about me ...... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #116

Property damage(not destruction)is not worse than persecuting the homeless. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #108

And that is the essence of neo-liberalism and the overall capitalist system..... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #117

As I've mentioned nilesobek Jun 2014 #139

I can understand the differences in EMPHASIS and enforcement..... socialist_n_TN Jun 2014 #140

We arrived in Maine in October, 2009 nilesobek Jun 2014 #141

What does that even mean? Antler Jun 2014 #119

Homeless people sleeping in front of your property doesn't equate to theft. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #121

That's obviously untrue... Antler Jun 2014 #128

The homeless were sleeping, not stealing. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #131

You base that on what exactly? Antler Jun 2014 #132

I base it on the information presented in the links I've seen so far. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #135

Wow, that window ledge will now be so nice and comfortable for homeless people to sleep on. Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #14

You're missing the point. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #109

That due has obviously NEVER poured concrete before LOL snooper2 Jun 2014 #17

Ever mix from portland cement? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #31

huh? Bucket? snooper2 Jun 2014 #36

You know, laying brick and dry filling the mortar lines with PC, sand and gravel.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #49

Do you embrace vandalism for all causes, or just the ones YOU agree with ? NM_Birder Jun 2014 #94

It certainly sends a message to the people who only care about property. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #96

it's a trivial offense, compared to putting in the spikes in the first place n/t. Ken Burch Jun 2014 #122

This comment from the link in post six is worth sharing here. redqueen Jun 2014 #19

"Radical criminal action." Otherwise known as vandalism, I suppose. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2014 #21

Not all ethical or necessary actions are legally sanctioned. Gravitycollapse Jun 2014 #37

I'm not too upset about it. In fact, I kind of like it. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2014 #42

Good. jwirr Jun 2014 #26

The correct response to "we don't really care" is "fair enough, here's your punishment, then". N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2014 #27

I hate those things for any species. Peregrine Took Jun 2014 #29

They're used for other species? KamaAina Jun 2014 #38

I think they use a similar technique to stop pigeons from perching where people don't want them n/t DotGone Jun 2014 #44

A google search for pigeon spikes Sentath Jun 2014 #46

I think you misinterpreted his name whopis01 Jun 2014 #99

DUzy!! KamaAina Jun 2014 #104

this would be considered terrorism here Enrique Jun 2014 #39

I'm surprised there hasn't been a lawsuit filed against the spikes. blogslut Jun 2014 #40

K&R n/t Joe Shlabotnik Jun 2014 #45

Making the homeless invisible doesn't end homelessness. The homeless need to be seen to be helped. marble falls Jun 2014 #47

GOOD!! Teach these snobs to get to root of why homelessness exists! johnlucas Jun 2014 #48

kick Liberal_in_LA Jun 2014 #52

As cool as it was to cover those horrible spikes with concrete MrScorpio Jun 2014 #55

+1 gollygee Jun 2014 #56

Good! Raksha Jun 2014 #57

This is one time where the "What would Jesus do?" question, gives the correct answer. Hoppy Jun 2014 #59

Looking at the pics. VScott Jun 2014 #60

Indeed. Because laying on uneven cement is HOT HOT HOT Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #61

If they want them removed have one little old lady trip, impale herself on one McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #62

Sweet! KamaAina Jun 2014 #67

Oh, and if anyone has mattresses to spare, those spikes would hold the mattress down so it would not McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #64

Even sweeter! KamaAina Jun 2014 #68

, blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #66

Well done! nt. polly7 Jun 2014 #69

LOL at i****s calling this "vandalism" and "destruction of property" flvegan Jun 2014 #70

I have not read the responses to this thread. Jenoch Jun 2014 #72

Nice. If they have a hardware store account, could send 'em some concrete money. jtuck004 Jun 2014 #74

Good for them! And to hell with the REAL vandals and criminals who put up the spikes! LeftishBrit Jun 2014 #75

They're using spikes against the homeless now?! Lunacee_2013 Jun 2014 #77

Nothing new - read "City Of Quartz" by Mike Davis - it's a history of LA . . . hatrack Jun 2014 #79

God, the way we treat our homeless sisters and brothers is horrible. Lunacee_2013 Jun 2014 #125

Compassion trumps law every time. L0oniX Jun 2014 #87

Wow. I can't believe no one has hurt themselves and sued. Inkfreak Jun 2014 #102

Why don't they just strew broken glass and concertina wire around their establishments? Generic Other Jun 2014 #103

DUzy!! KamaAina Jun 2014 #124

Awesome. nt ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #105

Kudos for humanitarian minded Brits! loyalsister Jun 2014 #110

Anti-homeless spikes...Jesus approved! Rex Jun 2014 #115

GOOD FOR THEM! nt LiberalElite Jun 2014 #123