Former NFL punter Chris Kruwe was arrested Tuesday at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California for protesting plaques on display in public libraries through “peaceful civil disobedience.” I did.
Kluwe, 43, and other residents were on hand to protest the plaque in the library, which they deemed a “propaganda statement” for reference to Make America Great Again Movement.
In a meeting videoan eight-year Viking veteran (2005-12) told seven city councils (all Republicans) that Maga was standing with him before he was arrested towards the agency.
“Unfortunately, it's clear that this council hasn't listened. Instead, it takes time to say that Maga has been standing for the past three weeks,” Kruwe said. “Maga is intended to try to erase trans people from their existence.Maga stands for repetition and racism.Maga stands for censorship and book prohibitions.”
In Plaque, the words “magic”, “charming”, “galvanizing”, and “adventurous” are next to each other to spell the Magazine. Playing cards.
“Through hope and change, our country has built better towards a golden age that will make America great again!” The wording reads, According to the Orange County Register.
Kluwe, an outspoken activist on LGBTQ+ issues and marriage equality, ultimately called MAGA “explicitly the Nazi movement,” and then informed the council that he would commit an act of civil disobedience. did.
He then took a step towards council members and was immediately stopped by Huntington Beach police.
Kluwe was arrested by several uniformed law enforcement officers and taken from the room.
The Philadelphia native was quoted and released after spending four hours in custody on Tuesday.
Kluwe's candid nature on social issues is believed to have led to a rift between Kluwe and the Vikings coaching staff.
He told the OC Register that what he did was not really directed towards the council, but more directed about the public.
“This was not intended to change the council's minds because I don't think we can change those minds,” Kruwe said. “It was done to see and see people who are seeing them realize this is important enough to be arrested. In a way that others can stand up and speak the truth to power, and emulate others. That's important.”
