Vermont
Scott calls Vermont Statehouse vandalism ‘unacceptable’
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says the vandalism that occurred on the Statehouse over the weekend is unacceptable.
Capitol police proceed to analyze who broke a number of home windows and sprayed graffiti on the steps of the Statehouse.
The vandalism got here a day after the U.S. Supreme Court docket struck down Roe v. Wade, the constitutional proper to an abortion.
The governor says Vermont has all the time been tolerant of protests however he says individuals voicing their frustration should be civil.
“That is unacceptable from any facet of the equation. We now have confirmed that we are going to give latitude in any method when it comes to free speech however not when it comes to harm to public infrastructure,” stated Scott, R-Vermont.
The Statehouse, which was closed over the weekend, reopened Monday for summer time excursions.
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