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Behind the Aegis

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Fri Nov 2, 2018, 08:47 PM Nov 2018

Beto O'Rourke mural in East Austin vandalized

The mural of the Democratic congressman from El Paso by local artist Chris Rogers sits in an alleyway near Waller and Second streets. It was defaced with graffiti calling the candidate “El Paso gentrifier” and “imperialist pig.”

Nearby resident Timothy Bresson said he sees murals go up in the area all the time but has not seen many vandalized.

“You have a right to free speech so you’re allowed to voice your opinion,” he said. “But this is vandalism. It’s a criminal act.”

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Beto O'Rourke mural in East Austin vandalized (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Nov 2018 OP
But we are the MOBS. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #1
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