Vandalism Debate

Comments debate whether acts like placing cones on cars, deflating tires, or modifying public property constitute vandalism or justified protest, with most condemning them as unjustified property damage.

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C3 OK SFPD CHP wikipedia.org vandalism destroying property damaging castle poll ads general public newspaper enjoying

Sample Comments

nradov Jan 27, 2019 View on HN

That's vandalism. Two wrongs don't make a right.

sorokod Mar 8, 2023 View on HN

Would that not qualify as an act of vandalism?

popotamonga Apr 26, 2020 View on HN

would they not be just vandalised?

JohnHaugeland Feb 2, 2019 View on HN

not really. it's just jerks being vandals to show that they can.

toomuchtodo Jul 29, 2017 View on HN

You're advocating damaging someone's property without their permission. Don't do that.

beardyw Sep 24, 2022 View on HN

It's vandalism, probably to get engagement on social media.

josephcsible Mar 16, 2022 View on HN

Someone made a choice I disagree with, so I'm going to vandalize their property!

Quequau Nov 2, 2022 View on HN

This is not building, it's vandalism.

fareesh Mar 2, 2025 View on HN

possibly vandalism by someone looking to be the next Vindman-esque hero in their discord group

Drakim Sep 25, 2023 View on HN

Would probably qualify under "vandalism"