In the text, the activists claim that “the luxury megaloot” object of the action belongs to “Nancy Walton, daughter of James Bud Walton and heiress of the family that controls the Walmart supermarket chain”.
They claim that the motive is the “protest against the climate crisis”.
Marina Port Vell confirmed that a group of people entered their facilities in the morning and painted the boat, which was recently attacked in the Port of Ibiza.
They sprayed biodegradable red paint onto the superyacht before unfurling a banner reading: “Billionaires should not exist.”
“At the end of another exceptional summer in terms of record temperatures and extreme weather events, the richest 1% of people on the planet continue to pollute more than the poorest 50%. Mega-yachts are one of the most obvious examples of a lifestyle that is unsustainable for the planet,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
They have stated that the boat is now “in perfect condition” after quick action of the security team, which was reinforced after what happened in Ibiza.
On July 16, two activists from the environmental organisation Futuro Vegetal spray-painted the same yacht in protest against the climate crisis.
Rebel-lió o Extinció said the attack was part of the campaign ‘Make them pay’, in which they demand the banning and confiscation of “mega-iots” and the payment of climate damage to those who pollute the most.
Extinction Rebellion has pledged to target the super wealthy, saying they want to make it clear that “the rich and their leisure activities that waste essential resources are a luxury that we cannot afford.”
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tranq tranquerNot so long ago, the really wealthy people, were “only” millionaires. Even so, the disparity between them and the average citizen was far greater than it is now. Nowadays, millionaires are two a penny, and there are probably more billionaires today than millionaires then. BUT, in those days, wealth was generally measured in assets. Today it’s generally measured in the value of their stocks and shares. You also could have purchased shares in Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Tesla but decided not to do so. You also rubbished the idea of buying a few (or many) Bit Coin when they were first offered to the public. So don’t blame those who did just because they are smarter than you.
So where do you draw the line, tranquer? Billionaires are the bad guys in your view. How about someone with half a billion? Or say ten or twenty million? Are they all bad guys? Let me enlighten you on something. 98% of the wealthy are in that position from shedding blood, sweat and tears on their enterprises over many years. Believe me, getting there was no walk in the park. Along the way they gave employment to many people, bought supplies from many companies and kept the wolf from the door of lots of freelance and independent consultants (media, accountancy, building, etc). Without their enterprises the tax man would be poorer and consequently the infrastructure and services you use and take for granted in your city of residence would be far less efficient. And your big idea is to somehow eliminate the wealthy and the enterprising? Stupid, inept and ridiculous.
Well Andy I have just given Finbar a downvote - Why ? Try counting to one thousand. One two three, its going to take a long time. Now try to imagine each of those single numbers you counted is actually one million. Please explain to me how any single person can aquire and then need one billion pounds, dollars, euros, the currency is not important. The disparity between the mega rich and ordinary folk, never find the dirt poor, has reached ridiculous and unsustainable levels in our "civilised" world. Spray painting super yachts is not ideal but the idea is to try and get some attention on this subject. What would you suggest - write to your local paper ? Vote for the opposition at the next election? The guys in Barcelona are the same as those lying in the road to try and get attention on climate change and stopping world use of fossil fuels. The really sad thing is that by the time enough people pay attention it will be too late.
Who is giving a downvote to Finbar ?? Must be retarded.
Just take these unwashed unemployed thicko louts out, someone please 🙏🏻