Local advocates support the vandalization of mayor's home

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo's Twitter account provided insight into the thinking of some progressives about the validity of using violence to effect social change. Liccardo's home was trashed by protestors on August 28, after a downtown protest against police brutality. Here is a selection of tweets responding to his tweets suggesting that the people who attacked his home did not embody the spirit of Black Lives Matter.

“Vandalism is wrong but so is closing our entire city for more than half a year. Your million dollar house got vandalised while people struggle to keep food on the table because they can’t run their business. But who cares, right? Clearly @sliccardo doesn’t.” Katie Scarlett (@katiesuxxxx)

“Normalize tagging Liccardo’s house.” Confrontaciones (@confrontacion_s)

“Wait, the sign didn’t help?” Whatever (@DRussell76)

“Ha ha ha. You built this.” Bob Blake (@BobBlake18027676)

“ ‘A riot is the language of the unheard.’ Cry more, it’s not like anyone broke into your home and killed you for no reason, or shot you in the back while you were running away, or put you in a lethal chokehold. #defundthepolice” Butterfly LaChoi’s Moon NSFW (@ButterflySnrida)

“I’m sorry that you faced consequences for your inaction.” Spencer Alves (@impiaaa)

“Also quit whining, they didn’t do any real damage. The graffiti was easily cleaned off AND you’re a multimillionaire who can easily afford to repair any damages. Don’t play the victim. Show some leadership and use this moment to reflect on why people wanted to do this. Or resign.” The Jareth (@Th3Jareth)

“Hoping the alligator eats you last. I like what your friends did with your family’s home. Best, Fafo.” Fafo (@tim_sixx)

“This makes me so happy. You got what you deserved, I hope this trend continues with you and your peers, too.” Nope (@RosieoPosieo_)

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