The article “Power couple sics calvary” leaves out something crucial about the so-called independent videographer, John the Lefty. This person is John Hacker, who has been criminally convicted for acts of violence, which is central to understanding who is involved in these events and how they escalate. Presenting him as some sort of a neutral observer misleads readers and shields a known agitator from public scrutiny.
Even when acting under the guise of an information seeker, Hacker’s approach is confrontational and embedded in movement politics. He is not gathering facts impartially, which crosses the line from activist to ideologically motivated operative. In cases involving force or threat, extremist is the appropriate term. That context matters and has been omitted from this story.
More broadly, these mutual aid pop-ups sometimes keep the kind of company that should be questioned. In multiple parts of the city, armed ANTIFA aligned individuals have used these gatherings to push an agenda and intimidate neighbors. I’m curious if you were facing armed individuals with a known track record of harassment outside your home or workplace, would you not be cautious in how you engaged with them?
If the NW Examiner wants honest conversations about community power and accountability, why leave out such critical context?
The article “Power couple sics calvary” leaves out something crucial about the so-called independent videographer, John the Lefty. This person is John Hacker, who has been criminally convicted for acts of violence, which is central to understanding who is involved in these events and how they escalate. Presenting him as some sort of a neutral observer misleads readers and shields a known agitator from public scrutiny.
Even when acting under the guise of an information seeker, Hacker’s approach is confrontational and embedded in movement politics. He is not gathering facts impartially, which crosses the line from activist to ideologically motivated operative. In cases involving force or threat, extremist is the appropriate term. That context matters and has been omitted from this story.
More broadly, these mutual aid pop-ups sometimes keep the kind of company that should be questioned. In multiple parts of the city, armed ANTIFA aligned individuals have used these gatherings to push an agenda and intimidate neighbors. I’m curious if you were facing armed individuals with a known track record of harassment outside your home or workplace, would you not be cautious in how you engaged with them?
If the NW Examiner wants honest conversations about community power and accountability, why leave out such critical context?
Big kudos to Jessie Burke for being brave enough to stand up to those imperiling the qualify of life in her neighborhood. Stay strong Jessie!