Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 19:55     Subject: Stolen paintings
“I don’t interact with the police but I want to share this on social media so you guys can find him for me and help fix the problem.”

Umkay.

Posses are worse than law enforcement imho.

The reality is the thief would not have been incarcerated no matter what. Her fears are completely irrational.

But since they did ultimately call the cops when he showed up again…which a purist or cynic might say essentially undermines the story…I hope everyone realizes that law enforcement can run plates and determine if he has unpaid tickets or an outstanding warrant (for something as innocuous as unpaid tix or failure to appear for a contested ticket, etc.).

I bet he has an outstanding warrant for unpaid child support.

Would that change anyone’s opinion about sympathizing with the thief?

Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 18:11     Subject: Stolen paintings
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess the owner of that private property gets to decide what the appropriate consequence is...and seems to be asking for the thief to be banned from the art/community center, not to get a hug. But you likely knew that if you read the article.


I’m sorry, but SJW “centered” approaches to crime are so unintentionally comical, poorly reasoned and are just getting so clichéd. The overuse of the “language of oppression” with words and terms like “restorative”, “holistic, non-punitive approaches to healing” and a focus on the feelings and needs of the assailants. Like, really?

I agree with none of it. I’m so tired of this period in history. We’ll look back on these progressive approaches to criminal justice the same way we look at disco. An interesting fad without longevity. In the thousands of years of human evolution, basically letting people know their behavior is only kept in check by a hug and getting asked some personal questions about why they stole something, has never been shown to work. It’s idiotic.

What has worked is removing violent or criminal types and jailing them. Instead we get performative wokeness lessons from untalented “artists”. I bet all her art is focused on super trite, obvious topics like gentrification and what not as well. I just can’t. Everyone is so annoying these days.


Please run for office in Moco


I feel like even voicing what I said is enough to get socially ostracized by this new generation of perpetually aggrieved and outraged Gen Zers. I prefer to just vent anonymously. Maybe, just maybe there are others like me. People who feel that progressive criminals just only makes communities less safe.


Nah, much of Gen Z is based. It’s still the (now old) millennials that suck ass.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 18:04     Subject: Stolen paintings
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess the owner of that private property gets to decide what the appropriate consequence is...and seems to be asking for the thief to be banned from the art/community center, not to get a hug. But you likely knew that if you read the article.


I’m sorry, but SJW “centered” approaches to crime are so unintentionally comical, poorly reasoned and are just getting so clichéd. The overuse of the “language of oppression” with words and terms like “restorative”, “holistic, non-punitive approaches to healing” and a focus on the feelings and needs of the assailants. Like, really?

I agree with none of it. I’m so tired of this period in history. We’ll look back on these progressive approaches to criminal justice the same way we look at disco. An interesting fad without longevity. In the thousands of years of human evolution, basically letting people know their behavior is only kept in check by a hug and getting asked some personal questions about why they stole something, has never been shown to work. It’s idiotic.

What has worked is removing violent or criminal types and jailing them. Instead we get performative wokeness lessons from untalented “artists”. I bet all her art is focused on super trite, obvious topics like gentrification and what not as well. I just can’t. Everyone is so annoying these days.


Please run for office in Moco


I feel like even voicing what I said is enough to get socially ostracized by this new generation of perpetually aggrieved and outraged Gen Zers. I prefer to just vent anonymously. Maybe, just maybe there are others like me. People who feel that progressive criminals just only makes communities less safe.


I'm with you! The sad thing is that the progressive ideas of "justice" cause harm to others. I'm not sure disco did any such harm... except maybe someone having a stroke from strobe lights or pulling a hamstring while doing the Hustle.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:33     Subject: Stolen paintings
Sorry, that progressive criminal justice makes us less safe.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:33     Subject: Stolen paintings
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess the owner of that private property gets to decide what the appropriate consequence is...and seems to be asking for the thief to be banned from the art/community center, not to get a hug. But you likely knew that if you read the article.


I’m sorry, but SJW “centered” approaches to crime are so unintentionally comical, poorly reasoned and are just getting so clichéd. The overuse of the “language of oppression” with words and terms like “restorative”, “holistic, non-punitive approaches to healing” and a focus on the feelings and needs of the assailants. Like, really?

I agree with none of it. I’m so tired of this period in history. We’ll look back on these progressive approaches to criminal justice the same way we look at disco. An interesting fad without longevity. In the thousands of years of human evolution, basically letting people know their behavior is only kept in check by a hug and getting asked some personal questions about why they stole something, has never been shown to work. It’s idiotic.

What has worked is removing violent or criminal types and jailing them. Instead we get performative wokeness lessons from untalented “artists”. I bet all her art is focused on super trite, obvious topics like gentrification and what not as well. I just can’t. Everyone is so annoying these days.


Please run for office in Moco


I feel like even voicing what I said is enough to get socially ostracized by this new generation of perpetually aggrieved and outraged Gen Zers. I prefer to just vent anonymously. Maybe, just maybe there are others like me. People who feel that progressive criminals just only makes communities less safe.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:29     Subject: Stolen paintings
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess the owner of that private property gets to decide what the appropriate consequence is...and seems to be asking for the thief to be banned from the art/community center, not to get a hug. But you likely knew that if you read the article.


I’m sorry, but SJW “centered” approaches to crime are so unintentionally comical, poorly reasoned and are just getting so clichéd. The overuse of the “language of oppression” with words and terms like “restorative”, “holistic, non-punitive approaches to healing” and a focus on the feelings and needs of the assailants. Like, really?

I agree with none of it. I’m so tired of this period in history. We’ll look back on these progressive approaches to criminal justice the same way we look at disco. An interesting fad without longevity. In the thousands of years of human evolution, basically letting people know their behavior is only kept in check by a hug and getting asked some personal questions about why they stole something, has never been shown to work. It’s idiotic.

What has worked is removing violent or criminal types and jailing them. Instead we get performative wokeness lessons from untalented “artists”. I bet all her art is focused on super trite, obvious topics like gentrification and what not as well. I just can’t. Everyone is so annoying these days.


Please run for office in Moco
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:27     Subject: Stolen paintings
Anonymous wrote:I guess the owner of that private property gets to decide what the appropriate consequence is...and seems to be asking for the thief to be banned from the art/community center, not to get a hug. But you likely knew that if you read the article.


I’m sorry, but SJW “centered” approaches to crime are so unintentionally comical, poorly reasoned and are just getting so clichéd. The overuse of the “language of oppression” with words and terms like “restorative”, “holistic, non-punitive approaches to healing” and a focus on the feelings and needs of the assailants. Like, really?

I agree with none of it. I’m so tired of this period in history. We’ll look back on these progressive approaches to criminal justice the same way we look at disco. An interesting fad without longevity. In the thousands of years of human evolution, basically letting people know their behavior is only kept in check by a hug and getting asked some personal questions about why they stole something, has never been shown to work. It’s idiotic.

What has worked is removing violent or criminal types and jailing them. Instead we get performative wokeness lessons from untalented “artists”. I bet all her art is focused on super trite, obvious topics like gentrification and what not as well. I just can’t. Everyone is so annoying these days.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:24     Subject: Stolen paintings
Anonymous wrote:Trust me, the thief did the art world a favor.


LOL

I would rather be friends with the thief! Seems more fun.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:24     Subject: Stolen paintings
I hate people...and I very much dislike her.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:21     Subject: Stolen paintings
Trust me, the thief did the art world a favor.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:07     Subject: Re:Stolen paintings
Of course she is a "police abolitionist" and believes in "restorative justice."
Good thing this person just took a couple of paintings and didn't commit some violent act. But who knows.... maybe that will be next.

When there are no consequences for one's illegal actions, those illegal actions tend to continue.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:06     Subject: Stolen paintings
Anonymous wrote:I guess the owner of that private property gets to decide what the appropriate consequence is...and seems to be asking for the thief to be banned from the art/community center, not to get a hug. But you likely knew that if you read the article.


Yes, the article makes quite clear how she feels about the police.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:05     Subject: Stolen paintings
It’s two paintings not worth much if anything, the police wouldn’t do anything anyway.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 17:02     Subject: Stolen paintings
I guess the owner of that private property gets to decide what the appropriate consequence is...and seems to be asking for the thief to be banned from the art/community center, not to get a hug. But you likely knew that if you read the article.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2023 16:58     Subject: Stolen paintings
Police abolitionist? Interview the robber to ask about their needs? Lol. This kind of thinking is why crime is surging.

Yeah, give the dude a hug and all is forgiven.

https://dcist.com/story/23/09/21/dc-artist-artwork-stolen-festival-art-center-adams-morgan/