Posted on 06/26/2023 11:03:30 AM PDT by Olog-hai
Gardaí said they are investigating a number of incidents of criminal damage in Dublin after climate campaigners deflated tires on SUVs.
Members of the so-called Tire Extinguishers group have been using lentils to let air out of tires in vehicles they describe as “gas guzzlers”.
Since December, dozens of motorists in Dublin and Meath have been targeted, as part of an international campaign across numerous countries.
The group said the aim of the initiative is to try to reduce the use of SUV-type vehicles on the roads, particularly in urban areas.
The activists involved employ a tactic of putting lentils into tire valves to release the air. A note is then left explaining that “we have deflated one or more of your tires. You’ll be angry, but don’t take it personally. It’s not you; it’s your car.”
The leaflet from Tire Extinguishers also said: “We did this because driving around in urban areas in your massive vehicle has huge consequences for others.”
On its Twitter account, the group has reported that so-called gas guzzlers have been disarmed in parts of Dublin and in Navan in Meath. 30 vehicles were targeted in the Donnybrook area last week alone. …
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“lentil”
Someone might die if a tire is somewhat underinflated.
Reckless endangerment is a crime.
Glenn Moores boyz again?
Very true, especially SUVs have a tendency to roll-over.
Thinking this might enhance the market for run-flat tires?
It is personal and the people doing this need to stop consuming oxygen.
I’d love to see these idiots try this in Texas.
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