This "space to destroy" approach appears to be directed at the radical left. They're given space to destroy. And then the city leader pretend to express bafflement at the destruction.
Anti-Donald Trump protesters took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles Wednesday evening, resulting in the temporary closure of the 101 Freeway and multiple arrests.
Police responded to the incident by initially giving the protesters a “wide berth” to allow them to exercise their rights, Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Josh Rubenstein said.
And you'll never believe what happened next...
Amid chants of “Not my president,” and “Respect all women,” the protesters proceeded to torch a giant Trump head in effigy and spray paint news vans and the Los Angeles Times building, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The LA Times polled correctly. Clearly they had it coming.
Things began to get out of hand between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Rubenstein said.
"Folks started getting a little riled up and they started throwing rocks, destroying property, and throwing bottles at officers," Rubenstein said.
Some officers suffered minor injuries during the rally, Rubenstein said.
This is what happens when you give them a "wide berth" to destroy.