. . ."The scooter company blasted the teens' actions and said it will implement a no-ride zone around the road mural to protect it.
“All of us at Lime condemn these vile acts in no uncertain terms. At a time when our teams at Lime are beginning pride celebrations around the globe, it is disturbing to see the hate taking place in Spokane. Lime is taking immediate action against the perpetrators and doubling down on our support of Spokane Pride and Spokane Arts. Lime is proud to put time and resources into celebrating Pride Month each year and supporting LGBTQ+ organizations working to uplift and protect queer people in cities around the world. We will not let the hateful few spoil the joy of Pride Month in Spokane, and are grateful for those working to make Spokane more welcoming for all.”
"The teens could face years behind bars for the act of vandalism." . . .
FREE SPEECH: Why do rainbow murals on cities streets receive more protection than monuments in our nation's capital? Teenagers riding their scooters charged with felonies? Pro-Palestinian terrorists not stopped or arrested? Why? pic.twitter.com/8qvpZJlfsg
— @amuse (@amuse) June 9, 2024
Lime Goes To Extreme Lengths To Stop Teens From Driving Over Pride-Themed Crosswalk | The Daily Caller . . ."The “no-go zones” outlined on Lime’s website explain the company’s rental vehicles are not allowed to travel in these zones. The prohibited areas are “indicated by red shading and a restricted symbol,” their website notes.
“ 'If you enter a No Go zone, your vehicle will gradually come to a stop. You must walk your vehicle out of the No Go zone to resume your ride,” Lime’s website states.
“ 'All of us at Lime condemn these vile acts in no uncertain terms,” Hayden Harvey, Lime’s director of government relations, told The National Desk. “At a time when our teams at Lime are beginning pride celebrations around the globe, it is disturbing to see the hate taking place in Spokane.”
“ 'We will not let the hateful few spoil the joy of Pride Month in Spokane, and are grateful for those working to make Spokane more welcoming for all,” Harvey told the outlet." . . .
Washington teens arrested for scuffing Pride crosswalk with scooters could face 5 years behind bars (bizpacreview.com) . . ."Meanwhile, reactions to the penalty, similar to other charges previously brought for rainbow-colored crosswalk marring, were incredulous, “Since when do kids get LOCKED UP & charged with felonies for riding scooters in America…while rapists, muggers, car thieves, kidnappers, shoplifters, pedophiles & murderers get released by Democrat lawmakers in every blue city in America.”
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