Activists use mind control on Minneapolis pol and hold her hostage

"Activists block Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins until she agrees to demands":

https://www.startribune.com/activis...enkins-until-she-agrees-to-demands/600073230/

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Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins and Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday condemned the tactics of protesters who shouted at Jenkins and blocked her from leaving an event in Loring Park until she agreed to a list of their demands.

A 23-minute video showing a portion of their lengthy confrontation Sunday circulated on social media. Throughout the video, protesters rattled off demands — some of which Jenkins quickly agreed to, and some of which she pushed back on, insisting she needed to represent the people who live in her ward.

In the end, Jenkins signed a list of demands agreeing, among other things, to "leave George Floyd Square alone," support the creation of a civilian-led commission to oversee police, and call for the mayor's resignation. After she signed, people agreed to step away, clearing the way for the car she was riding in to drive off.

The encounter comes at a tense time, when re-election campaigns are escalating and residents are making conflicting demands as the city debates how to transform policing following George Floyd's death. Over the past year, some elected officials have raised concerns about the tactics protesters are using.

In a statement posted on Facebook, Jenkins said she was "verbally attacked, berated and held 'hostage' against my will by a large group of angry protesters."

She added: "Every citizen of this City has a right to bring forward their concerns, but no citizen has the right to detain and coerce anyone to do anything, that includes elected officials."

Frey echoed that sentiment Tuesday afternoon.
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more at the link

 

Andrea Jenkins's statement:

Andrea’s statement on yesterday’s incident:

Black pain, Black trauma, Black anger is real and justified. What is not justified is the inhumane treatment of other humans because they hold elective office. On Sunday afternoon, while attending a Pride event in Loring Park, something I’ve done on the last weekend in June for the past 20 plus years, I was verbally attacked, berated and held “hostage” against my will by a large group of angry protesters.

I ran for office on a platform of Leadership. Access. Equity. I ascended, thanks to the confidence of my colleagues to the Vice President of the Council, I led the efforts that have resulted in the first ever Strategic Racial Equity Action Plan, declaring racism a public health crisis and spearheaded the formation of a Truth and Reconciliation workgroup that will be presenting their recommendations for a full on TRC to the City Council this week. Additionally, I have consistently met with all groups/individuals to discuss what ever ideas, topics or proposals they had in mind.

I am a public servant, I represent 31,000 people that live in Ward 8, in South Minneapolis. A beautiful community that was forever changed by the inhumane murder of George Floyd at the intersection of 38th and Chicago. The perpetrator has now been sentenced to 22.5 years in penitentiary. Thank goodness the Floyd Family can begin their process of healing. There have (been) many other high profile police killings in our community since then, and we need answers related to the deaths of Dolal Idd, (Daunte Wright), and Winston Smith. I can’t tell people how to express their anger, their fears or their pain, but I do know that when your pain impacts others then that becomes problematic. I have always believed in open dialogue where people can talk and be respectful of their differences. I continue to be willing to sit down with activists, advocates and protesters to understand their policy change demands and recommendations. I refused however to be bullied and held hostage to somehow accomplish that. Every citizen of this City has a right to bring forward their concerns, but no citizen has the right to detain and coerce anyone to do anything, that includes elected officials.

As for mayor (Jacob) Frey, the residents of this City will determine in November who will lead this City, not me or any other council member. Additionally, I believe that what has become known as George Floyd Square already is and will continue to be a sacred space and I intend to do all in (my) power to create the type of social justice memorial that reflects that struggle. However, it is time to stop holding of the Black owned businesses, the neighbors and residents of that area hostage. Thanks to the 100’s of people that have reached out to me to offer support. Please know that I intend to continue to serve the residents of my district and this city to the best of my abilities.


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apparently the thing was live-streamed:

 

she's the one who used the term "hostage"

 

why yes. yes it did.

 

figuratively

 

Outrage is building over the kidnapping

"Outrage Builds Over Treatment Of Andrea Jenkins By Protesters":

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...nt-of-andrea-jenkins-by-protesters/vp-AALDuv7

 

"Bachelor Party Prank: Groom 'Kidnapped' By Friends, Develops Shingles As A Result Of Trauma (VIDEO)":

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bachelor-party-prank_n_3568640

 

I don't know, they put it in scare quotes. that's gotta mean something, you know, figuratively.

 

no, "kidnap" is the term I used

 

here is news coverage of the hostage situation and video of the white supremacist who prevented her from exercising her liberty