In a disturbing turn of events, a protest against Israel in New York City on Friday escalated into a chaotic scene, with protesters clashing with the police, attempting to force entry into Grand Central Terminal, and even attacking a bus carrying UFC champion Jamahal Hill.
The incident, which bore the hallmarks of terrorism, took an even more sinister turn on the eve of Veterans Day.
The mob, positioned at Lexington and 43rd, just blocks away from the United Nations headquarters, had hoisted American and UN flags on a pole. In a shocking display of disrespect, a radical protester ascended the pole and began tearing down the American flags.
He callously discarded at least two flags, replacing them with Palestinian flags, to the cheers of the mob below. The crowd's chant of "Takbir!!", a call for "Allahu Akbar," could be interpreted in this context as a call for victory over the U.S.
The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral, amassing nearly 3 million views. Among those who reacted to the incident was Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk, who expressed his disbelief, asking, "Did they just tear down an American flag on Veterans Day in America? Am I understanding this correctly?"
While the incident occurred the night before Veterans Day, the sentiment remains the same. Instead of honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the flag and the freedoms it represents, these protesters chose to desecrate it and, by extension, the memory of those fallen heroes.
The actions of these protesters suggest a broader agenda that extends beyond their opposition to Jews and Israel. They appear to be targeting America itself, as evidenced by the fact that the radical protester did not remove the UN flags.
Despite initial appearances of inaction, the police did respond to the incident. Officers were seen gathering around the scene, preparing to arrest the individual responsible for the flag desecration. Arresting a leftist protester in such a situation is a complex task, as fellow activists often attempt to interfere. Therefore, a significant number of officers are required to ensure the arrestee is securely held.
The charges against the individual, if any, and the potential consequences he may face remain to be seen. However, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the destructive behavior that some on the left are supporting.
The incident has sparked a wave of criticism, with many accusing Democrats of enabling the disrespect of the American flag. One Twitter user, identifying as a Muslim, expressed their disdain for the protesters' actions, stating, "With the freedom that America has provided, people are cheering for taking the American flag down. Try that in Saudi; they will chop off your head. If you dont like this country, go back to where you came from. I am a Muslim, I stand by this message."
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