https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/cl...on/ar-AA13Fc0J
The gist: The two men that tried to bring attention to climate change by vandalizing a famous painting, got a prison sentence.
First thing first, I believe climate change is real and is the worst problem of our generation, easily bigger than China, Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East combined. I believe it is something that will, in 20 years, make life on earth much worse than it is now.
That said the prosecutor said:
"An artwork hanging there for all, for all of us, to enjoy, has been smeared by defendants who felt their message took precedence over everything else,"
I partially agree with the prosecutor. Indeed those two tree-huggers thought their message took precedence over everything else. However, deep down, I think they did it to bring attention to themselves not to their message. Sure, they wanted (in part) to generate discussion through their barbaric actions. But I believe they also wanted to generate discussion about themselves, seeking their 15-seconds of fame.
While eco-terrorists are trying to draw the public eye on themselves by acts of vandalism that thankfully haven't permanently destroyed any piece of art instead of mass shootings like troubled teenagers do, this is a serious issue. I find that 2 months sentence, 1 of which is suspended, is a slap to the hand.
Furthermore, this is what the rest of the eco-vandals in their group have to say:
"Isn't it ironic that climate activists who nonviolently oppose the mass slaughter of life on Earth are being condemned?", the group said in an email."
No, it isn't ironic. What is ironic in my opinion is that these idiots think that vandalizing paint and drawing attention will do anything to help the destruction of our planet. The others of the group should be investigated for any help their provided to the three perpetrators and charges should be pressed.
What the rest of the community thinks? Has the attempt draw attention to the cause of these activists and was it the right kind of attention or they just hurt the name of real climate activists? Was the sentence too light or too harsh? Should the rest of that group be investigated for helping to plan such an act of vandalism?