Oregon Occupier Supporter Uses “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” to Sell a Lego
The phrase “Hands up, don’t shoot” became a popular rallying cry in the wake of the 2014 killing of Michael Brown, an African American, by Darren Wilson, a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. It’s now been co-opted by the one of the supporters of the anti-government Oregon occupiers to sell Legos.
The niece of LaVoy Finicum is auctioning off custom-made Legos meant to resemble the Arizona rancher, who was one of the leaders of the takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Center and was killed in a shootout with police last month. Finicum’s niece, Jessica Fauth Edgar, is advertising the miniature on her Facebook page.
Here’s the message Edgar posted Monday on Ebay [typos and emphasis from the original posting]:
Hi, My name is Jessica. I am LaVoy’s neice. Many of you have seen me promoting this on face book. This will be a LIMITED EDITION 15 ONLY. Auctions will be held every 10 days or so until they are gone. I am trying to help my Aunt Jeanette and YES 100% of this will go directly to her. Please see the family’s FB page if you feel the need to verify at LaVoy Finicum; One Cowboy’s Witness. Also homemade pins, made by his extended family, will be available shortly ($5.00 min. donation). My uncle set a great example for his family and friends and I am so proud of him. You may also check me out on FB at Jessica Fauth Edgar to learn more about my uncle and who he really was!! Thank you all for your support.
STAND BY ME
As of early Tuesday afternoon, bidding for the figure is up to $155.50. Meanwhile, the occupation continues, and has lasted more than five weeks.
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