A 16 year old boy cut down that famous uk tree

[Demovictory9]

Sorry I can't find the original thread about this topic

https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/28/boy-16-arrested-in-connection-with-felling-of-famous-sycamore-gap-tree-hadrians-wall-england

Boy, 16, arrested after felling of famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian’s Wall
Police in north of England say teenager arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage

[canetoad]

1. He should be made to plant

Three hundred young trees. At his own expense.

[Maraya1969]

7. That is an excellent idea! I'd say more trees but!

[2naSalit]

23. Good idea!

[Recycle_Guru]

2. too many nihilistic people in our times

[Elessar Zappa]

8. This could've happened at any time in the past.

Senseless vandalism isn’t new.

[hlthe2b]

19. Exactly. And senseless vandalism (while yes has happened throughout time) seems to be defended now

by far too many-- if it is even loosely linked to a "cause." I can only hope this is a limited phenomenon.

[lapfog_1]

3. I was thinking that this tree

was the inspiration for the Tree of The Children in the Game of Thrones. Where the Three Eyed Raven practiced his magic. A lone tree near The Wall.

Something is wrong with our society today where people, often young men, think it is cool to go out and destroy something that nature has provided is.. like the destruction a number of years ago of natural bridges in the US. They make videos this and post it to the internet for views.

[Old Crank]

4. Don't just blame young men

Without data. Just look at middle-aged and older GOP destroying the environment and any living thing in their path to support greed.

[Elessar Zappa]

9. It's nothing new.

Destroying famous landmarks has a long history, as does senseless vandalism.

[hlthe2b]

20. Not new but increasingly defended by some groups with even a loose association of a "cause."

Destruction or attempted destruction of priceless relics, art, or natural symbols can not be defended. Period.

[Raine]

5. Too many people have no respect for history, the things that

came before them anymore. It's very sad, now that tree is gone for future generations.

[AllyCat]

6. It's older people too.

Complete lack of regard seems to be part of all generations.

[hlthe2b]

21. I don't believe the poster singled out any age group. Lack of knowledge and respect of history

is a problem across the spectrum. Albeit, like science, historical knowledge may be increasingly diminished in importance with today's politics... (and not just in the US).

[Elessar Zappa]

10. Terrible.

The asshole who did this should be ashamed.

[Aussie105]

11. It has made news around the world.

Kid needs to be named and his life made Hell forevermore!

[intheflow]

24. No. He's a minor.

It was a horrible thing to do AND there are reasons we don’t name children who have committed crimes.

[TheFarseer]

36. He's old enough to know what he did was wrong

He did it because he knew it would make people mad and that’s the only reason he did it.

[LudwigPastorius]

12. 10 years ago...

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/chinese-schoolboy-15-exposed-as-egypt-s-ancient-temple-graffiti-vandal-8633556.html

[LisaM]

14. At least that wasn't permanent.

This is more comparable to that (grown) man, an Alabama fan, who poisoned historic trees on the Auburn campus. I find it senseless, to take away something that has so much meaning to so many.

[NJCher]

13. Trees can get revenge

I’ve reported this story before at DU but it seems appropriate to tell it again.

My brother received a phone call telling him that a tenant’s teenage son was attacking a tree.

My brother went to the property and stopped the kid from doing further damage.

The next day, a big branch from this damaged tree fell on the kid and killed him.

Note: as a kid, I can remember my brother and dad planting saplings around these rental properties.

[North Shore Chicago]

15. like it! n/t

[Raine]

17. Karma ... "Mother Nature bats last" she certainly did in that case. 👍 nt

[XanaDUer2]

27. Go, tree! Nt

[Emile]

16. Must of had a big chainsaw to fell a Sycamore tree.

[bucolic_frolic]

22. Indeed

Those were clean cuts, not a $199.00 consumer saw. More like professional saw.

[obamanut2012]

31. I said that, too -- very clean cuts

That was a large, commercial saw used. I am surprised it was done by one person, and a kid at that.

[Yonnie3]

18. Earler thread about this tree

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218310916

[Demovictory9]

35. Thx

[Chainfire]

25. A person who wanted to make a mark on the world, he did, a shit stain.

[Arthur_Frain]

26. It's why we can't have nice things.

Used to think it was a small percentage, but now I’m fully convinced nearly half of the people on this planet just want to destroy shit.

[electric_blue68]

34. Maybe not that many, but terrible things, actions often loom larger than good deeds.

[dalton99a]

28. Name the POS and try him as an adult.

A 16-year-old with a vehicle and a chainsaw is not a child

[liberal_mama]

29. I'm glad to hear this depraved shitbag was arrested. I hope this beautiful tree haunts him for the

rest of his life and justice will be served.

[Oneironaut]

30. Teenagers are literal hell-demons.

Especially groups of teenagers. It’s the age to do stupid shit.

[Old Crank]

32. Well, well well.

The police have arrested his sixty (60) year old accomplice.

So much for the youth today meme.

https://www.twincities.com/2023/09/29/a-second-man-is-arrested-over-the-felling-in-england-of-a-much-loved-tree-near-hadrians-wall/

[electric_blue68]

33. Oh,that poor, beautiful tree! : ( That "little" thug needs some jail time, or something. I do like

the idea of him being made to plant 100 new saplings at his own expense. 👍

And something for his 60 yr old accomplice!