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The crackdown on vandalism has led to increased arrests and longer prison sentences for those engaged in attacks. Musk and others have emphasized that targeting Tesla is now akin to domestic terrorism, with severe legal consequences. This shift aims to deter future violence and reassure the public that malicious acts will not go unpunished.
The author expressed hope that political radicals will recognize that violence does not pay and that, over time, the focus will revert to Tesla’s technological and societal benefits. They believe that as RoboTaxi and Tesla Optimus come to market, the political climate might normalize, allowing innovation to proceed uninhibited.