Summary
- Elon Musk is leading an effort to make the government more "efficient"
- Protesters are targeting Tesla, associating Elon Musk’s actions with the company
- Police in multiple cities are blocking off access to public property in front of Tesla’s retail locations to protect sales and Musk
- The police protection of wealthy interests during protests raises concerns of a coup or autogolpe
- There is a call for the Tesla board to step in and detach the company from Elon Musk’s actions.
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Elon Musk has been leading an effort to make the government more efficient, but there is chaos and disorder in his wake. Some speculate that this may be an attempt to destabilize the government for privatization or elimination. In response, protesters are targeting Tesla, a staple of Musk’s wealth, to bring attention to his actions and cause sales to decline. However, police in multiple cities are blocking off access to public property in front of Tesla’s retail locations to protect Musk.
In Chicago, hundreds of police blocked off a large area of public property to protect Elon Musk from potential loss of sales. In other cities, police were more reasonable, only blocking access to the curtilage and within arm’s reach of Tesla property. New York police showed up in great numbers, wearing zip ties and flying drones to intimidate protesters. Despite peaceful protesting from public property, police are spending resources to protect the wealthy, potentially for overtime pay.
Lawful assembly on public property should be protected, and peaceful protests do not pose a threat to public safety. However, the police are prioritizing the protection of the oligarchy over the rights of protesters. The police have no legal obligation to protect individuals, leading to frustration over the expenditure on protecting the interests of the wealthy. This situation raises concerns about a potential coup or autogolpe, with law enforcement siding with the wealthy instead of upholding the Constitution.
The involvement of a cleantech company like Tesla in this unrest is unfortunate. It is hoped that the Tesla board will recognize their fiduciary duty to intervene and disconnect the company from the turmoil caused by its CEO. The situation highlights the need for accountability and protection of constitutional rights, rather than prioritizing the interests of the wealthy. The ongoing protests and police response reflect a larger issue of societal imbalance and potential abuse of power.
Whether or not individuals have solar power, participating in surveys and supporting independent clean tech coverage can contribute to accelerating the cleantech revolution. The role of media in highlighting such social issues and advocating for change is essential, as seen in the coverage of protests against wealthy individuals like Elon Musk. Overall, the situation reflects broader societal challenges around wealth, power, and accountability in the face of peaceful protest and constitutional rights.
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