Protest or Terrorism? The Real Impact of Attacking Tesla Product
- Aliah Avenue
- Mar 31
- 2 min read

To the people who dislike Elon Musk and are protesting Tesla by vandalizing and burning cars, you might see it as a way to make a statement, but in reality, it crosses the line into violence. Destroying property and threatening people is not just a protest – it is harmful and reckless, affecting innocent individuals who may have nothing to do with the issues at hand…
Burning Tesla cars or going after the company might feel like some sort of protest, but it is actually terrorism. And it’s not really hurting Elon Musk. Damaging Tesla products, targeting company dealerships, and destroying charging stations in any destructive way is a misguided, violent protest. You might believe that by doing this, you’re striking a blow to the rich or powerful, but in reality, you’re not hurting him nearly as much as you’re hurting regular people. His billionaire status means that any loss to him, in terms of money or reputation, is hardly a dent in his wealth. The real casualties of what you’re doing are the everyday people who own Tesla vehicles for personal or practical reasons. These people aren’t just fans of innovation or electric vehicles; they’re individuals who made a personal decision to invest in a car they trust or an eco-friendly alternative. And let’s not forget about the shareholders—many of whom are ordinary citizens, retirees, and working-class people who invested their savings or retirement funds into Tesla stock, believing in the company’s growth and future. They’re the ones who feel the impact of any deliberate destruction of the brand or its assets. They don’t deserve to lose because of someone else’s anger or twisted mindset.
These actions have far-reaching consequences beyond individual loss. While you may think you are making a statement or fighting the system, it’s not just hurting a wealthy individual—you’re hurting society at large. When you get incarcerated for committing these crimes, the costs of housing and maintaining each individual in prison are funded by taxpayers—the same hardworking people who are likely just trying to get by and build a better future for themselves. So, in effect, these destructive actions don’t just impact the people directly involved; they contribute to a greater societal problem. Instead of solving problems or making things better, these actions create more chaos and take resources away from real solutions, which is kind of counterproductive, don’t you think?
If you genuinely care about democracy, you need to rethink how you go about it. Destruction and violence only make things worse for everyone, and it’s the ordinary people who end up suffering the most...
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