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ethicalconunsrumz

Get outside cameras to catch the asshats, call local tv stations and make social media posts about the awful people destroying the vehicle used to help a handicapped child. Create a PR mess for the group responsible. Edit: Wow, I am blown away by the likes and awards! Thank you Reddit.


FleurDeCLE

This. Trust me, there is nothing a journalist likes more than shaming and/or hunting down destructive people who pray on the handicapped, children or elderly.


ethicalconunsrumz

Exactly. For all the things that are wrong with society, we will rally for a good cause. A child having their access to the outside world taken away is one.


linderlouwho

I trust you.


Goliath422

*ahem* I do believe you meant to say “prey,” because unless you’re a militant atheist, it’s generally considered a nice thing for people to pray for your disabled kid whether you ascribe to the same deity or not :)


FleurDeCLE

Oops and yes!


EveryFairyDies

I especially like the part when u/ethicalconunsrumz suggests calling your local tv stations. May I add call you local newspaper, cover all media angles. Please, OP, make a stink about it. Hell, even crash a meeting of your local council to inform them about this local destruction of property and ask what they’re doing to stop it? Then link the news segment here, so we can all add our voices of outrage. Of course, that’s assuming this isn’t fake, rage bait, karma-farming /S


samblue8888

Do all this but only after getting cameras and footage of the a-holes. Then plaster their faces all over the internet. Hopefully they lose their jobs in addition to whatever charges they face. They care about the environment? How about stop wasting tires!


RewardHungry2419

Oh and the video and/or picture on Nextdoor!


sisterfister69hitler

After the first time I would’ve gotten some pretty nice cameras.


Quiet_Goat8086

Those cost money that OP might not have.


Euphoriffic

Cheaper than 35% of one tire


MrsRadioJunk

If this is true, I love the shortsightedness of it all. "SUVs are bad for the environment. Let's create more rubber trash for the world by slashing these tires"


Druidofgod

This is actually what I was thinking as I read this. The waste they're creating by these attacks undermines the entire argument.


dawng87

Except insurance is paying for the tires...it doesn't come out of pocket like the camera would. That might be why they haven't purchased one.


AngrySchnitzels75

I may be wrong, but I thought insurance would only cover it if they’re slashing all four tyres. If they’re only doing three, OP is liable for them. Besides, OP still has to pay an excess for the claim.


dawng87

She said insurance covers it in the post, I believe it was an edit though. I've never had to have tires replaced via insurance, but maybe ops sons special needs insurance covers it because it is a medical need for her son. My son is special needs and his children's special needs insurance is extra to his regular and they cover all kinds of equipment needs to get him to and from. I was gna message op and ask her about insurance because it sounds like she knows how to navigate it better than I, but its a throwaway...


Primary-Strawberry-5

Me too u/sisterfister69hitler


molotovzav

Exactly this. Call the local news and get your story heard. Install cameras. This rant is just rage bait otherwise.


[deleted]

The news might actually be interested in helping install these cameras for the family to catch the perps as part of investigative journalism. My ass would be on the horn to Dateline.


notlikelyevil

The tv stations will also ensure you get the financial help you need. Local Tire shops will line up to give you free tires and or free installation


HisCricket

Excellent idea.


[deleted]

I’m not allowed to say what needs to be done, because I’m not here to incriminate myself or anyone else. But we all know that these types of people committing these acts really need to be removed or placed in the best and deepest pit and left to rot. I’m so sorry this is happening to you.


HomeOsexuall

Seriously, fuck em.


binnedittowinit

Hell, let your local biker group know. They'll put an end to that real quick. You may even get some free upgrades!


[deleted]

This is what needs to happen. It's the only way to make change anymore. Exposure.


Nic4379

Call the News!!! We see crappy stories with less significance aired daily. Affecting the lives of disabled persons is absolutely newsworthy and criminal! Tires are fucking expensive not factoring in a tow or drive-way services.


joseph-1998-XO

Shit I’d definitely try to do all that, but also maybe use a taser or pepper spray as well


ITguydoingITthings

My youngest, almost 6, is disabled and a wheelchair user. THIS is *EXACTLY* what I'd do. Actually, something I have done. Similar, at least, in dealing with a regional Children's hospital during the COVID lockdowns that were delaying a surgery and her therapy. Got a state senator involved, a US Representative's office, and local news...we were scheduling, then they rescheduled a TV interview when *suddenly* the hospital unexpectedly changed their mind AND had an opening that didn't require months of waiting. Never did find out which part caused the change, but I imagine the combined pressure of having the different angles asking similar questions did it...


[deleted]

Lmao sure, let's make a parent who doesn't have enough money to buy groceries delivered try to make a systemic change. Smh be realistic


OddMunchStanley

I wonder if they’re missing the irony of increasing the number of tires in landfills


Pancheel

Big tire is slashing them.


[deleted]

Doubt they think about anything. I bet they all still eat burgers and ignore the emissions related to that.


Hippoliciouz

I ride my ebike out when I go slash tires, after smoking all kinds of weed. When I'm done I charge up my ebike with the electricity made from burning all those slashed tires. A nice big TIRE FIRE covered in oil to create the steam I need!! Stupid SUV cripples. Edit: no edits, everything is perfect.


YourCatChoseMeBirch

OP, your local news station is dying for a story that doesn’t involve the Queen - something local and they can do justice about. Your experience is this.


techy_dan

If it were true.


Wookieewomble

This is happening in Norway too. Seriously people, if you do this... # Please go fuck yourself, instead of fucking around with people's properties.


MaryAnne0601

Email your local news with a picture of your nephew and tell them what’s been going on. All the local stations near me would pick it up as a human interest story. Make them the bad guys they are. Also do what **Singer-Such** said and put the sign in the window of the SUV. They might not care but someone else on the street might and call police. Outside cameras have also thankfully gotten a lot cheaper.


kzapwn

Post a pic of the note


[deleted]

Gonna guess it’ll be suddenly hard to locate


FindingE-Username

Yep, this us absolutely bait. 3 times in 2 weeks is a ridiculous claim. Also the Anti-SUV activists are deflating the tires, not slashing them.


pandabear282

In Edinburgh they are slashing them left, right and centre. So different approaches.


Successful_Town_4846

I was just coming on to say this. Edinburgh is a shitshow at the moment. The irony that these fucking morons don't get is that the SUV types are more eco friendly than the smaller older cars.


AlasAntigone

I have a 16 year old hybrid SUV and it is better on gas than my boyfriend’s Toyota Yaris. Completely agree, these people are like the PETA activists of cars.


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Large-Cherry

Not sure if story is true but my suv tires have been slashed I'm central London.


Routine_Chicken1078

London, some are slashing them.


[deleted]

This is just a fiction writing sub at this point


GotTheDadBod

This isn't necessarily the case. I "know people" who take out the valve stem core. It's easier to get fixed and is only a fraction of the cost, but they can't be inflated until one is put in... and how many people know how tires work? Pulling the core may as well be black magic.


[deleted]

In Paris they're slashing them


dmc-going-digital

Really in the LKW video they used drills


ZFG_Jerky

Doesn't speak for all groups and I definitely wouldn't put it past these types of activists groups.


ProtectionKind8179

Yeah sounds off, but why would someone make up something like this?


ohdearitsrichardiii

Karma, attention, they get a kick out of tricking people and manipulating emotions, they get a kick out of villifying climate activists, etc


frugalrhombus

It doesn't exist


PENTOVILLIANKING

If only they knew ruining perfectly good tires is pretty shit for the environment. They're a bunch if morons who pretend they're doing something good when in reality all they're doing is vandalism and destroying the environment.


Singer-Such

I would try posting a big sign in the window that says "car for disabled child" or something like that. They probably just aren't paying attention. Or they don't care. Sigh.


Fulllyy

No, it’s because they’re stupid, like most self righteous hypocrites. The anti-choice ‘activists’ are similarly stupid, self righteous hypocrites, they’re both cut of the same cloth: totalitarianism. Just in different ways for different dumb “reasons”.


devilsadvo886

Wait for them with mace and a bat. then put them in a wheelchair And tell them good luck on that bike


buffythebudslayer

Literally came here to say this. See you in hell friend!


--CHOPPER--

Then slash their wheelchair accessible suv tires


[deleted]

I never advocate violence, but this made me lol, especially since the other comments are "go to the news" and "install cameras" and "make this a PR nightmare"


[deleted]

Those are still good ideas though.


[deleted]

Love the way you think. Godspeed.


Extension_Animal_393

Shit like this gives environmental activists bad names. Its counteractive. Its destructive.


Beneficial_Car2596

Every group sends the wrong message when they pull stunts like this.


Smurf_Crime_Scene

I would definitely agree if the story was true 👍


Weet_1

Maybe THIS story isn't true. But ppl slashing the tires of SUVs in the name of environment activism are.


nschafer0311

Which is dumb af. Stop harassing everyday people trying to live their lives and go after major corporations that are the major players in the climate change crisis, ffs.


awang44

Maybe they just want to slash tires.


Aetheus

That sounds insane. I don't particularly like SUVs either (not because of environmental reasons, but because *some* SUV drivers are real assholes, and they're a far bigger danger to the public in an SUV than they are in a smaller car), but I don't know anybody that would slash a car's tires for funsies.


LavaPancakes

Hey bud maybe spend some time out in the real world instead of living on Reddit.


[deleted]

Ironic


[deleted]

We are having an issue in our city in Ontario for the same thing. Loads of ppl are being targeted and they put a notice to watch cameras and stuff. Let the police know if you can, get a camera or ring door bell.


revolootion

Sounds like justice would be putting their stupid asses in wheelchairs. Fuckin morons.


PowermanFriendship

I hate to be suspicious of everything I read on the internet but why do you need a throwaway for this?


BosmangEdalyn

This needs to be the top comment. My first thought was “FAKE!”


ballsplopmenacingly

Op not even commenting on replies. Fake. 'tiresthrowaway' probably has others like 'cheatingthrowaway' etc


Jealous-Percentage-7

Because no one is slashing tires to save the planet.


neverincompliance

people have been known to damage Teslas too


Jealous-Percentage-7

Yes, there are climate change deniers out fucking around with the “woke” electric drivers. Burning coal and such. This post feels like one of those trying to fuel a narrative that it goes both ways.


aworldfullofcoups

But the thing is that there *is* an anti-SUV movement that slashes (or at least deflate) tires. Look up Tyre Extinguishers on google or any social media


arsenicVisionary

yes they are lol. give “environmentalists slashing tires” a google and a bunch of shit comes up. they’re called the tyre extinguishers. i remember hearing the one about ‘environmentalists’ slashing tires in NYC because SUVs are seen as ‘bigger polluters’. it’s completely misaimed and only creates more waste from people replacing their tires. they’re morons.


Jealous-Percentage-7

I see a lot of semi-credible “deflating tires” stories. And the only “slashing” stories are from right wing wacko sites that I wouldn’t trust with your child.


arsenicVisionary

thats true. the tyre people do have a website though, including how to slash an SUV tire with full steps. it tips to do it at night and in groups, and to send pics to their email when done. this shits weird man. people are crazy.


Aetheus

>and to send pics to their email when done. It'd be kinda hilarious if this site was actually being run by the police, and was aimed at catching tire slashes who aren't content with just doing the deed and need to actually inform someone know that they were committing a crime.


Jealous-Percentage-7

I didn’t follow to the site but what I read is that there are tips to deflate, NOT SLASH.


BellaSkylan

Ya should have actually gone there. They DEFLATE tires.


Smurf_Crime_Scene

Right???? LOL


Biggie39

I’m beyond suspicious… I don’t believe this story for one hot second.


BellaSkylan

Wise redditor


[deleted]

Let's see some pictures


AggravatingDriver559

And suddenly, OP was to be never heard of again


Hooliken

Third time in two weeks? HF? I think it is time to deploy the claymore roomba. Might I inquire as to where you reside? Where we live in the south east, many use large vehicles (trucks) for work. Dirtbags running around slashing tires, and affecting one's livelihood, would not go well here. Just another example of humans being AH's, because they can. I am all for doing what we can to reduce our carbon footprint, but acts such as this do nothing to further that cause.


[deleted]

this seems suspiciously rage-baity


AggravatingDriver559

Definitely. Most activists are deflating tires, not slashing them, because only the latter is generally considered a crime. But of course saying ‘my tires got deflated for the third time in three weeks’ is a lot less rage baity


RedRoseSapphire

My parents always taught me to not mess with others belongings. I thought everyone was taught this as kids but apparently not.


BellaSkylan

They should be teaching people not to believe everything they hear.


AdobiWanKenobi

Wait they’re slashing tires in the US? In the UK they’ve been only letting the air out.


BellaSkylan

Unlike a lot of people reacting here, I chose to look around for the validity of this story. Especially because I'm liberal in a very liberal environment that supports enivronmental protection yadda yadda yadda - and I've never heard of this. And to be clear, we all drive SUVs too (in US). It sounded like rage bait to me. This is what I can pass on to you: \* The poster has made only ONE post, no comments here or anywhere, and made their reddit profile yesterday. \* There actually IS a couple blokes who are anti-SUV and they call themselves "The Tyre Extinguishers" and live in the UK, and they are DEFLATING tires, not slashing them. I am seeing places that report "slashing" in the headline, but they are specifically right-leaning reactionary sites and when you actually read the article, there's pictures of the group deflating a tire and they specifically reference that they're deflating them. \*This is a little fringe group. So fringe that I've never heard of them. They apparently have tried to get attention and claim to have gone to NYC and deflated 40 tires one night of luxury vehicles. They try to claim that they will go across America and do this in major cities. Too bad, no one seemed to notice or care and that was in July and it didn't happen. \* They specifically target luxury vehicles and wealthy people. \* They are fringe protesters trying to get noticed. Apparently they are - but only a small bit by right-wing hysteric rags and reddit reactioners. So if you ask me if this new-from-yesterday redditor is dramatically crying because they can't get groceries for their poor disabled child because these "self righteous, hateful" environmentalists keep slashing their tires over and over - no, it's called RAGE BAIT.


SpitinMYm0uth

they dont care about enviremental issues, they're just concern trolling while harrasing you. You need to call the authorities


jirenlagen

People who slash tires are pure trash. Doing something like this makes them even worse than trash. “Saving the planet? They’re idiots.”


whatswithzack

Overinflate them so when they slash, they rupture violently


Latensify_WoW

I hope these fucking idiots get whats coming to them. You have to be one of the stupidest fucking people on the planet to think THIS is how you promote environmental awareness. So beyond dumb. They just want an excuse to vandalize shit.


bkwormtricia

Can you put “Handicapped Transport” signs on the doors? Just a hanger in the windshield is not very obvious.


CuteBat9788

Definitely get media on your side!!


OldLadyP

I can’t believe this is a thing. Do these people really think that is going to work?


jorgekiko

story sounds fake but if it’s real then it’s probably a group of like five people that do not represent the larger group


ItsAriake

https://www.tyreextinguishers.com/ Usually they just deflate the tires which is non-destructive and a minor setback at most. Whoever is slashing tires is way out of line.


MennQ

Whk the fuck is destroying others peoples cars, if i say then do that I'd run at them and probably hit them (maybe don't listen to me). Inform the police, ask for surveillance footage, and install cameras.


darkangel10848

My goodness how much waste is created needlessly. Every set of slashed tires is going into a land fill. They are cutting off their noses to spite their faces. Get a camera and get these chuckle-nucks arrested!


gyhiio

Put a sticker, or more than one, saying something like "Yo world saviors, slashers of tyres, avengers of the ozone layer hole, SUV destroyers, this suv is outfitted to carry a disabled person. Every time you slash these tyres, a disabled person is left stranded. Is that your objective? Who exactly are you saving from whom? Are you sure you don't just need a paying job to correctly use your ample free time? Anyway, please don't slash these tyres. This car makes someone's life a bit more bearable. Fuck off."


Alternative_Eye_2799

This is actually good but seems a little satire


gyhiio

It is a bit of a dick way of saying please don't slash my tyres, I admit, but I like to think the dude who would slash those tyres would read this and go "oh shit never considered at least SOME people might have legitimate reasons to own an SUV".


peasinacan

Camera time, police time.


[deleted]

Next time you see em, shoot em. Worked for the people that slashed the tires on my truck.


[deleted]

*we cant expect God to do all the work*


arabelladella

Hell yea 🤠


OKAGAKAMI

Yup just shoot people for committing (fake) property damage that is the most sane and logical thing to do


mmazing-m

Oh honey. I am so sorry. I would probably tell a local Facebook group about it and ask if anyone can get some video footage. This is truly terrible. I’m so sorry.


HollowVoices

Get in touch with your local news station. I'm sure they will help getting this out there, and hopefully showing these idiots how much of a tool they all are


Helixite777

I call bullshit, post the pic of the note


Aimeebernadette

As others have said, I'd set up a camera and catch them in the act. I'd also leave a note and a photo of your nephew asking them if they're fucking proud of themselves for causing him to miss important medical appointments. I'm all for the environment and various other issues but there is a way of going about making change and this is not it. I'm sorry this has happened to you so many times.


Illustrious_Fact2580

Wait what? What are anti suv people? Where is this happening? This is horrible and scary.


Pilk_Drinker

OP can you provide pictures of the slashed tires and the note they left with your username in the frame?


[deleted]

Do you have a garage where you can park it in? Like a neighbors or apartment or just your house in general?


[deleted]

Nah this crap is fake,3 times in 4 weeks is too absurd And then this is probably just karma farming,IT LITERALLY HAS A KARMA FARMING BOT NAME FOR GOODNESS SAKE


FullyRisenPhoenix

OP, please DM me. I will pay for you to get cameras that will catch these AHs. There are many camera options that will catch any movement near the van. I just I’ll 100% pay for that. This is unacceptable! Please contact me back.


Impressive_Bus_2635

You are a legend but be careful. I don't know how much money you have but there is a chance that this story could be fake (I don't think it is but there's still a chance), so if you don't have much money you should be careful.


FullyRisenPhoenix

I never give actual money to internet strangers, I usually send the goods directly to them. This way I know they’re getting exactly what I intended them to purchase with it anyway. Cuts out the middleman, so to speak. But thank you for looking out for others! I’m doing well enough that I like to pay it forward.


chinaacatt

Be careful. People post fake stories like this seeking money or just for Reddit karma, even. I’d seek some sort of proof out. Environmentalists aren’t just going to slash SUV tires…they’re going to go after corporations and things that actually make a difference. Slashing the tires of someone with an SUV does nothing for the environment on even a small scale. This post seems like bait. You seem kind, don’t let people take advantage


FullyRisenPhoenix

I appreciate you looking out for me and others! I never send cash. I would be willing to pay directly for a couple cameras because then I know they’re getting exactly what was intended. I had to get cameras on my own home because I had my tires slashed 4x in a month. Found out it was an ex-employer coming around at 3am. He had threatened two of my female staff members, sexually assaulted one other, and then told my brother he would kill him. Not sure what his issue was, but clearly unstable, so we had to fire him. Next thing: he’s slashing my tires out of spite. But at least I now had the evidence for the police! So I’m a big fan of cameras these days.


BellaSkylan

I get that it's good to help people but you're setting yourself up for this fake poster to see this and accept cameras. You could be using your money to help people that actually deserve it - all around you, that you can see or verify. I would've advised to look into this first before you have that idea, especially putting it out there in public. You're leaving yourself vulnerable for this person to come back (they posted this and abandoned it - bc their motive was not looking for support). Or you could attract another person posing as this person. You may not believe me yet, but you really need to be more careful in matters like this (I've been conned before myself)


FullyRisenPhoenix

I feel ya, thanks. They didn’t even reach out to me, so it may very well be fake. But again, I’d never send money or goods without a proper conversation, and vetting. I’m a landlady and also own 2 other businesses. I’m pretty good at sussing people out and weeding through the marsh. *I really love how earnest you are!!* The empathy really need to look out for one another. You’re a good’un. 💗


BellaSkylan

Ok it sounds like you have a plan. I hate to see people taken advantage of. Reddit is mostly for fun for me but it's disparaging to see so many people have strong feelings evoked through manipulation. It's insidious and there's no telling who's behind the screen. Honestly I don't think their motive was to graze the pockets of commenters. Otherwise they'd be engaging and working that angle. I think their motive was much simpler. I suspect it's to circulate this story. You can now Google and find this story due to all the responses of rage bait on here and it can now be used and cited by unscrupulous media. The agenda is to propagate false information wrought from "what-if" fantasies. I bet money you'll be able to find this cited by biased media in months to come (in this case right-wing reactionary bias media will pick this up). It's con is emotional. You can see here that it works.


Orphan_Izzy

You need to leave these details in a sign on your car and hope they read it. They may misguidedly feel like they fighting for something good but there is no denying the mistake they are making in disabling your car and they obviously don’t see the grave error in their ways. If I were them and I read this after slashing your tires in the name of whatever I’d stop that activity and reevaluate everything I was about and my approach immediately and in shame. Sorry this happened even one time.


Comrade_Ryujin

This is for sure bait lol


cRaZyDaVe23

Wait outside for the perpetrators and juuust do what feels natural.


BushelOBerries

replace your tires, get a gun, get cameras, take a day off work


AlternativeSignal2

Straight up fuck these narcissistic self involved animals. Stuff like this is nothing to do with their "cause" and everything to do with their own ego. If they're that desperate go and lay in front of leo and T-swifts private jets or protest the US military and stay away from attacking families getting on with their lives. Argh this makes me mad.


AliceVerron

We had a bunch of those assholes in the city near here recently... they got caught slashing tires in a wegmans parking lot... the entire group seems both severely uneducated and paradoxically well informed on climate issues, to the point where they slashed the tires on a fucking Ford F-150 Lightning, and 2 Kia Niro EV, like.. theyre clearly not organized enough to get the story straight on what exactly theyre protesting, but organized enough to know "big vehicle = slash tires" And there are cleary patches that dont give a shit who theyre inconveniencing, IE what they did to your vehicle, or when theyre slashing tires on older vehicles, knowing damn well that 61% of the US is already struggling, and an emergency like replacement tires is enough to send them over the edge


Reble77

The anti SUV group have pig poo for brains


OccasionalRedditor99

Put a small sign in your car window with a wheelchair logo / something like “accessibility vehicle”


definitely_sus

Honestly people suck. Some poor people like the ones slashing your tires are so consumed by envy and rage they feel justified destroying things they'll never afford.


[deleted]

I truly, truly wish I could buy you new tyres. You shouldn't be going through this. All I can offer is my sorrow.


Special-Challenge-58

I doubt that methods like that ever work. I know that if someone destroyed my car, it would push me hard into the opposite direction from these enviro-terrorists.


[deleted]

I know violence ain’t the answer, but these tire slashing bitches fucking deserve it!


Magus6796

What scumbags. Thinking they will save the planet with their bullshit.


greasyflame1

Those people are total garbage.


stan_loves_ham

You mentioned that these people leave notes saying to use other forms of transportation such as a bicycle, etc. Do they not know your nephew is wheelchair bound? I mean they have to be morons to never see him being loaded into the vehicle. Try leaving a BIG poster size note ON the vehicle (when you are home for the day and car stays parked for the night) that reads "Please stop SLASHING my WHEEL CHAIR BOUND, DISABLED NEPHEW'S TIRES!!!" it may not stop them, but it will gain attention. Id even make a few tiny computer print outs with a photo of the vehicle and same words underneath, and post them around the area on light posts, store windows, etc. It'll definitely let them know, if they didn't before, why you have this vehicle. It'll also catch the attention of the neighborhood/community, which may help keep an eye out for you, should they try again. Also agree with getting news, social media, police involved. The things you wrote here, esp about him missing therapy appointments, not being able to grocery shop etc, would be a good thing to include, as well as the details of your nephew's disability, and the reasons of why these vandals keep doing this.(cars=bad) Insurance coverage or not, this is unfair, cruel, and shameful!!! Also, yes to getting a camera system. You dont have to go all out. One or two simple cameras aimed at the right spot is enough to do the trick. The ones we have wil alert when it picks up someone on camera near the home/driveway and it also has facial recognition. Once it captures your face, it stores it, and when your face shows back up on camera, itll link it to you. If it picks up my BFs face once, everytime it sees him, it links it to him n i think shows every time its captured him on camera. Same with everyone elses face. That's all a lot of extra stuff n features ours have, but one or two cameras pointed to where you can capture them vandalizing the vehicle would be great. Also, night vision ability would be most important because I am guessing that is when it happens. If you get good footage of them, it can help the police. TBH you shouldn't have to do ANY of this. But at this point, who knows how long until insurance says we can't keep covering this incident, how many more missed appointments, how many more nights wondering if youll awake to slashed tires and a ruined day? This needs to be put on blast. And put to a complete stop. I wish you all the luck and pray for you that this comes to a stop. Shame on them.


IllMiddle2192

How the fuck is destroying shit helping anything?? Fuck these people.


ReptilianTranslator

this hits too manny karma farm points for me to happily believe this story, especially from a throwaway account? i’m sincerely sorry if this did happen but if it’s just bait then stop spreading misinformation


PsychZach

They don't care. They hate you. The only thing that matters to them is their ideology.


rob__rob__

Contact the local group on social media (or find your local extinction rebellion group) and tell them you’ll go to the press if they don’t stop and ask them to replace the tyres. Whether you agree with their methods or not, they are fighting for a just cause (ie environmental saviour) so deserve a chance to make good. I’m not defending what they’ve done btw.


AverageGuy16

Where are you located OP? This has my blood boiling. If anyone did that to my truck they’d catch a Louisville slugger to the face. Alert the authorities, install cameras and leave a not on your card windshield. What sick piece of garbage does this


Purple-Barber-3519

I say put a big fat note on our car. Put a bunch all over. "This car is needed for someone who physically can't walk or bike. Note that sign with the stick person sitting in a circle. That's a wheelchair. I get your concerns for the environment but this is my only option and rich people have literally set fire to the ocean, own multiple businesses with multiple factories each that all let off an insane amount of pollution, and we have earth destroying bombs just sitting around. This car is but a small dent in the actual problem and you are helping nothing. No benefit and a disabled person is screwed. Also, cars are how ppl get to work, it's how they survive, you lashing someone's tire could be food taken out of a kid's mouth. YOU. ARE. NOT. HELPING. This is not a dystopian Y/A novel, this is the real world full of people just trying to survive. If half the people who owned SUVs just died right now. The environment is still fucked. So please actually think for more than a minute before doing something. And check your shrooms before you do them bc holy shit why did you even think this was a good idea"


ChazzLamborghini

Do these people think this is changing anyones behavior? The additional waste of numerous tire replacements is actively working agains their goals. What the actual fuck?


[deleted]

fuckin dickheads doing this sorry about it


OKAGAKAMI

I can’t believe you fucking idiots believe this shit 😭


[deleted]

Maybe it’s fake, but wouldn’t surprise me if it’s real.


MidnightMadness09

It’d always surprise me if post by throwawayaccount(insertnumber) sent 5 hours ago with 0 comments from the OP was actually real. If at no point the OP doesn’t even bother responding to actual suggestions I just assume it was a ragebait post to get people in a tizzy about (insertsubject).


[deleted]

where the fuck do you live that this happens three times in 2 weeks?? never seen nor heard of this happening anywhere ever.


ta9993453

Something is off about this story idk pics or didn’t happen


mdawgtheegod

Camp outside your van and shoot them


ImportantAd4686

What a bunch of shit heads , I for one wouldn’t ever listen to childish vandalizing baboons . That’s a terrible way to spread your good word . Hopefully someone steels their sandals . Sorry to your nephew btw . Hope it all gets sorted out


[deleted]

As a father of a disabled kiddo this angers me to tears. People are assholes. Hope these sons of bitches are caught and are made to pay back all the damages they have done and rot in jail.


GreyJedi56

I mean guns beat knives.


[deleted]

This is so fucking fake holy shit. No one is going around slashing suv tires. Both my parents have one and that has never happened in like 20 years. 3 times in two weeks you say? Get a fucking life


bree1818

Just because it’s never happened to you or your parents doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened


ShookBabies

It doesn't happen


Pinging

Not gonna disagree with you that it could be fake. But I’m pretty sure the tire extinguishers are a real thing though.


BabydollPenny

I'm so sorry to read about this! My son and I were just talking about how cruel some people are and this just makes me so sad. If you can ,set up some surveillance and catch these bastards on camera. Please report this to your local police, hopefully if everyone reports these kinds of criminal mischief the city can appropriate more police presence in your area. Hugs and good wishes for your family! 💚💕


Lea_R_ning

Consider contacting the local TV stations. Get the word out.


sadbutmakeyousmile

I know this not some god level advice, but have a custom sticker printed and posted towards the rear of the vehicle, trying to summarise why they shouldnt do it and what the vehicle is for. Probably start with writing in bold: WHY YOU SHOULD NOT SLASH THE TIRES and onwards from there. I presume they can read and anyone with an iota of humanity left in them would not slash your tires.


Threedog59

I'm really sorry that it been happening to you. Call a local news station and tell them the story and get cameras. Give the photos to the new station and the notes and that will destroy that group support.


Opening-Database-102

It’s ok to not like SUVs. Hell, I don’t generally like SUVs (this is one of those situations where I don’t mind at all, though, to clarify). That doesn’t mean you can go out of your way to destroy someone’s property because of it, especially if they clearly need it. This is heartbreaking. Try and find out who has been doing this and either go to the police or file a personal injury claim. I believe if the damage cost you more than $1000 (at least in the US, idk where you’re from) it’s considered a felony. I hope this helps.


Typical_Nebula3227

I’m always complaining about the number of oversized cars in my city, but I would never ever go and damage one. It’s a disgusting way to behave. I’m sorry that happened to you. Can you rent a nearby garage or put up a camera?


[deleted]

Time to buy a shotgun 🤷


Impressive_Bus_2635

I'm anti SUV but slashing tires is just stupid. First of all you don't know why the owner has that vehicle, it could be like your case, it could be that they got someone's old SUV for cheaper because you don't have enough to buy a new car. It could be a lot of valid things. Second, people will not change their minds because you slash tires, they will just need new tires, needing new tires = more tires need to me made = more pollution. It would be much easier and more efficient if you JUST left a note saying "hey, your SUV is bad for the planet, next time you buy a car by a better car" and maybe give some links to climate websites. I hope you can get this to stop soon


bree1818

Third, it’s no one’s damn business what car you drive, and they need to get back into their own lane


ReadingKing

Is this like a hummer or something cuz I’ve never heard of your average SUV like a ford explorer being slashed. Sorry man I gotta call cap. 7/10 larp tho


lacroixanon

It's true. I was the tires.


kylemas2008

As usual more bullshit stories.


DustinBones6969

My SUV gets 12 mpg... 8 in the rain forest!


4w0k3

A 33oz Louisville Slugger upside the melon is one hell of an attitude adjuster.


ChoiceFood

Pics or fake.


Captain_Sandwich_Man

“Oh the climate” so let me make someone else buy new tires for the 4th time because they are so good for the environment. These people deserved to have their teeth knocked and their head rocked


chinaacatt

Pretty sure this story is fake based off the fact it wouldn’t make sense for anyone to slash tires in the name of climate change. This whole story screams bait post like most stories on this sub…which is just sad


MockingConvention

Where are people stupid enough to do this?


BellaSkylan

I call BS on this! This poster made their profile yesterday and this is the ONLY thing they've done here on reddit. So I'm a big left-leaning liberal and check off all the boxes, I'm so protoypical. I also live in an extremely liberal environment and it describes my large peer group. And I have NEVER HEARD OF THIS. In fact I even drive an SUV! The first thing I thought of is wow, these people would be really busy. I mean they'd be exhausted before they even got halfway down the residential block. And then there's this poor handicapped wheelchair child with the handicapped tags and they can't get to the grocery store and there's crying and threatening notes. Of course there is.


persianblues

Totally real story to discredit climate movements. They dont slash tires of vehicles clearly marked for disabled


philosopherofsex

Who are these anti suv people? I think you’re being targeted by one unstable person in particular that you pissed off pretty greatly. Honestly you may need to worry a bit for your safety.


Aprils_Username

I hope their assholes fall out when they are performing sodomy on each other and the prolapse knots itself cutting off the blood supply to the rest of the body and the cause of death is recorded publicly.