Vandalizing the U.S. Capitol

January 29th, 2007

SENATOR ALLARD REQUESTS MEETING WITH CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF MORSE OVER PROTESTER VANDALISM OF U.S. CAPITOL

Wants to Know Why Capitol Police Stood By and Watched Protesters Deface the Capitol

U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), ranking member of the Legislative Branch subcommittee to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, today sent a letter to U.S. Capitol Police Chief Phillip Morse requesting a meeting to find out whether Capitol Police were given specific guidance about interfering with anti-war protesters who used spray paint on part of the west front steps of the U.S. Capitol building in front of the Capitol Police.

“I was absolutely dismayed by the vandalism and the blatant disregard for respect of property that occurred at our Nation’s Capitol this weekend. On a day when thousands came to Washington, D.C. to exercise their First Amendment rights, the actions of a select few have tarnished their efforts by defacing the United States Capitol and several other government buildings. I am disgusted by these actions, and lack of efforts to protect public property,” Allard wrote in the letter.

According to recent media reports, the U.S. Capitol Police were given specific instructions to not interfere with, or confront acts of vandalism. “It is my understanding protesters were allowed to spray paint the Capitol steps and deface buildings around the area while Capitol Police were instructed to not arrest anyone engaging in these unlawful acts,” Allard wrote. “I am requesting an immediate meeting with you to discuss the facts surrounding the defacing of our Nation’s Capitol.”

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I don't mind people using their freedom of speech. It is after all a very precious right. But I don't believe you have the freedom to vandalize property~~especially, since the cleaning of the property will be coming out of the coffers of our government. Coffers OUR tax dollars keep filled.

Somehow this just doesn't strike me as an expense that was justified.

As for the Capitol Police Chief NOT stopping this....I'd say that characterizes a dereliction of duty and they should ask for his resignation. Personally, I would just fire him. After he personally helped to clean off the graffiti.

C~B~N

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