In recent days, there’s been a considerable uproar over a new wave of protests targeting none other than Tesla and its frontman, Elon Musk. It seems the so-called “peaceful protests” have taken a turn for the fiery, with some individuals deciding that setting Tesla cars aflame is an acceptable form of expression. The very notion of torched vehicles being synonymous with peace stretches credibility about as far as one can stretch a mile-long strip of melted cheese!

With the nation on edge, it’s no surprise that tensions are climbing when we consider the sheer lawlessness of these acts. Not only do they put innocent lives at risk, but they also trample on personal property rights, a cornerstone of American society. And really, folks, if someone out there thinks it’s a splendid idea to bring a blowtorch to someone else’s driveway, then perhaps it’s time they get a crash course in respecting others’ property. One can only wonder how long it will be before someone decides to defend their property in a very Second Amendment-friendly manner.

In these electrifying times, there’s more going on than meets the eye. Some speculate there’s an orchestrated effort behind these acts of arson, suggesting that maybe there’s a bigger fish funding these fiery stunts. After all, who wouldn’t be suspicious? Big tech and big egos often attract big foes. Pam Bondi expanding the investigation seems like the responsible move, because playing with fire has consequences—quite literally here.

Let’s take a moment to contemplate the irony here; the left loves a good boycott, but when it comes to Tesla, they apparently prefer playing with matches. Remember Kid Rock’s Bud Light antics? Not advisable, but at least it was his property he was shooting up. And now Tesla, an American company pushing boundaries with artificial intelligence and robot taxi concepts, is being targeted. Heck, if one finds themselves so agitated by Musk’s innovations and isn’t inclined to participate in the Tesla revolution, here’s a wild suggestion—don’t buy a Tesla.

But if Congresswoman Crockett or anyone else thinks that instigating these kinds of destructive urges gets them brownie points, perhaps they should reconsider. Rhetoric matters, especially when it’s about as flammable as polyester at a bonfire. Using one’s platform to spout such incendiary ideas isn’t just irresponsible, it’s potentially dangerous. One slip, one solitary person driven by misplaced zeal, and things could take a tragic turn quicker than an autonomously driven Tesla. Let’s hope those itching for a blaze remember that actions have consequences—Punishment? As serious as the crimes themselves.