NOTE: Before answering the questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) What criminal actions did Adam Matthew Lansky take against Tesla?
b) What charges were brought against him?

3. a) What malicious actions did Lucy Grace Nelson take against Tesla?
b) What charges were brought against him?

4. a) What did Daniel Clarke-Pounder do?
b) What accusations were brought against him?

5. a) Why can't the three actually be charged with domestic terrorism?
b) What penalties are each of the three above facing?

6. Pay attention to any news reports you see on the attacks on Tesla. Most reports note that the attacks started after Elon Musk began leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying as CBS News did that the attacks began after Elon "took on the job of slashing government funding." or as the Independent noted after Elon started the "controversial program overseeing massive spending cuts inside the federal government."

However, the DOGE team is not "slashing government funding" but rather auditing the various federal agencies and identifying wasteful spending, fraud and abuse that will allow the Trump administration to eliminate any waste of taxpayer money and make the government run more efficiently, just as any company would do through an audit.

a) Why do you think there is such opposition by Democrats in Congress and the left in general to cutting out government waste, fraud and abuse?
b) Ask a parent the same question.

7. Watch the interview with Elon Musk, (under "Resources" below) who says in part:

"Tesla is a peaceful company. We've never done anything harmful. ...I've never done anything awful. I've only done productive things. So I think they're just deranged...because this doesn't make any sense.

And I think there are larger forces at work as well. I mean, I don't know who's funding it and who's coordinating it because this is, this is crazy."

CNN's conservative commentator Scott Jennings said of the attacks in part:

"doubtful it's Republicans attacking Tesla dealerships around the country. ...That video looks like terrorism to me. I mean, it's obviously an organized, coordinated effort. However people are -- are communicating with each other, to do this to people around the country who chose to buy a Tesla..."

Vice President Vance said in an interview Thursday:

"My guess is that if we do get to the bottom of this, we're going to find out that there are some very crazy, very deranged, but very wealthy left-wing people who are funding this stuff."

Reader comments include:

• "There are websites that post doxxing info of tesla owners and other such sites that incite and encourage the destruction of teslas. it shouldn't be too hard for the FBI to figure this out and [arrest] everyone involved."
• "Hope they subpoena bank accounts to determine whether one or more of them has an unusual income stream or a sudden bump in income. Then follow the money back to its source. This widespread attack on Tesla Has a coordinated center. It’s time the FBI used its technology to find those who are funding domestic terrorism."
• "...None of these protests are organic they’re funded."

What do you think? Are protests and acts of domestic terrorism against Tesla across the country random acts of rage? Explain your answer.

8. Tesla was recently removed from the Vancouver International Auto Show, with event organizers citing safety concerns. Fearing attacks from domestic terrorists, organizers said the show's "primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff."
Individual Tesla owners have had their cars vandalized, dealerships have experienced protests.
Do you think these types of threats would cause you to avoid buying a Tesla - or to sell one if you owned it? Explain your answer.