Last summer, I reported that A British group of eco-zealots group called “The Tyre Extinguishers” were active in this country and claimed they’ve deflated tires on dozens of SUVs in several major cities, including New York, Chicago, and the Bay Area.
The group appears to be back again this spring, and vandalized over 40 SUVs in the Boston area.
Eco-zealots have dramatically returned to the US to wreak havoc on Boston as they slashed forty-three tires on luxury SUVs in the name of climate activism.Residents in the sleepy community of Beacon Hill became the latest victims of the maddening mob, who dub themselves the ‘Tyre Extinguishers’.The climate-zealots have infuriated motorists on both sides of the Atlantic by purposefully deflating the tires on family vehicles, before leaving a condescending note telling their victims: ‘Your gas guzzler kills’.Striking early in the morning before their targets are awake, the group exclusively deflates SUVs, which they feel ’cause more air pollution’ and ‘are more likely to kill people’.
The smug group of destructive moralists left notes on the cars targeted, filled with questionable wit and snide remarks.
Patronizing letters tucked beneath windshield wipers on the vandalized vehicles read in part: “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.”“We did this because driving around urban areas in your massive vehicle has huge consequences for others. This is a machine that destroys life with terrifying efficiency.”SUV owners who woke up to find their tires deflated were reassured: “You will have no difficulty getting around without your gas guzzler, with walking, cycling or public transit.”The Boston Police Department has confirmed that officers responded to vandalism reports along Mount Vernon Street on Thursday morning and were investigating the incident, reported Boston Herald. Some 10 victims have been interviewed, but so far no arrests have been made.
At least one person missed a medical appointment because of the damage.
“Particularly in this neighborhood there are a number of elderly people who park on the street. This is a burden on them. I think it’s pretty unfair,” said another neighbor.As Boston Police investigate, even the environmentally conscious on Beacon Hill say there are clearer, calmer ways to discuss the climate crisis.”I understand why direct action to promote awareness is a thing. I don’t necessarily think that is the most productive or helpful way to send to message. Disrupting people’s days doesn’t actually get people to think about the problem, which is that we do need to be more mindful,” one woman added.
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