The Sunday Times takes a look at Bash Back:
A militant transgender activist group has issued a “direct action” guide to members, urging them to arm themselves and carry out repeated illegal attacks on MPs and organisations.
The group, known as Bash Back, told activists to form “independent local cells”, “identify a target” — including MPs, organisations and political party conferences — and “ensure your target can be hit repeatedly until they desist” from their “transphobic” activities.
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The group set out tactics for what it described as direct action, admitting it would be “rarely legal”, and warned participants they could face charges including criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon and aggravated trespass. The document also included practical advice on carrying out attacks and how to escape detection afterwards.
And yet, they huffily insist they are non-violent.
A promotional image on the document featured the slogan “smash transphobia” alongside a masked figure holding a hammer and an invitation to “choose your weapon”.
Not non-violent. Their silly ploy here is apparently to pretend it’s just property damage they’re inciting, not at all at all physical damage to people. Yeah right.
Bash Back said on its website that its tactics focused on “striking where it hurts” and acknowledged that its methods involved unlawful activity, but said it did not condone violence.
It doesn’t condone it, it incites it.
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