To all of you attending the No Kings rally tomorrow

[BeneteauBum]

Thank you! Be safe and ignore the assholes. Remember that violence is the last resort of the incompetent (Isaac Asimov). Let’s stand up and show the MAGAt constituency what real Americans are about! We can live and work together without bigotry.
Peace ☮️

[GarColga]

1. From what I've been reading

it may be a good idea to leave our phones at home.

[johnp3907]

2. Why?

[Randomthought]

3. So no one can prove

You were there

[GarColga]

5. In some parts of the United States,

law enforcement has tools that can intercept cellphone signals, called “stingrays” or “IMSI catchers.” Stingrays collect the identifying details of phones in the area by “impersonating” cell towers.

[Peter oshin]

6. Spy software

Homeland security and ICE are using cell phone tracking software to find out who is attending the protests so DHS/ICE can target them and lable them domestic terrorists.

[KS Toronado]

9. Welcome to DU !

[Bobstandard]

14. All true, of course. nt

[BeneteauBum]

15. KS

I’ve been participating for several years now. I’ve always enjoyed your toons and missed them as you went through your personal issues. It’s great to have you back!
Peace ☮️

[LetMyPeopleVote]

21. Welcome to DU

My youngest is leaving her cell phone in the car while she attends rally

[Bev54]

4. It is one of the recommendations of those who are experienced at protests, leave phone home or

better yet bring a burner phone so you can record if you need to. Send your videos then erase both the video and the forward so they cannot be traced.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. Don't turn on the phone within a mile or more of your residence so they can't geo-locate your home.

"Let's see about that burner phone, where did it sit the longest overnight. Oh, 123 Antifa Avenue, how interesting."

Never ship it to your home.

When you buy it at the store and check that it functions, take the battery out before going home, every time.

[leftstreet]

7. Uh...no

In these modern times, no one should be in large crowds without a cellphone

I seriously doubt any members here would be instigating violence. Violence perpetrated ON them needs quick access to help, or documentation

[Bernardo de La Paz]

11. Camera phones are also useful for documenting officer, agent, and provocateur bad behaviour. . . . nt

[Bernardo de La Paz]

12. You can take your phone for emergencies but you might take the BATTERY OUT before going

Put the battery in a sturdy plastic bag. Do not put a loose battery in a pocket or pouch with keys or coins or metal. You might get an unwelcome hot surprise.

That way you have if you need it or want it.

Afterwards put the battery back in when you are a couple of miles away from the protest.

[Tree Lady]

17. I am going alone so no way

Without a phone. My friend I go with is getting operation next week and in hip pain.

My area is pretty safe, last protest all the local cops were nice and Trumps goons are up north in Portland.

[Jack Valentino]

20. Just keep it turned off, unless you really "must" use it...

[Jack Valentino]

19. or at least keep them turned off---

A "burner phone"-- like they talk about on the crime shows--
that is basically one that is not registered in your name,
which you paid for with cash, and paid for the time in cash,
is a good option.... and keep it turned off when not in use,
and better yet disconnect the battery when not in use....


Been watching too much 'The Closer' and 'Major Crimes".... lol

[EarthFirst]

8. If you do carry a phone; or particularly a smart phone...

Turn on the passcode feature; and disable the facial recognition option if applicable and utilize airplane mode.

[BigmanPigman]

13. We Dem activists are smarter than MAGA gives us credit for.

We are experienced activists and we are also informed, current, and aware of the instigators of violence at this particular protest.

Tomorrow will be my 34th protest from 2016-2020, and 2024-2025.

There have never been agitators at any of them. There was no violence at any of them. People are only interested now due to the media finally reporting a planned protest BEFORE it takes place.

The only "violence" I witnessed was at my first protest to impeach tRump and 2 dudes with air horns and whistles tried to drown out the speakers' voices. One was a city council member and she called for the sheriffs to take them away. I went over to where the sheriffs (who are pro-MAGA) had the 2 dudes and I heard the words Proud Boys for the first time in my life. They apparently drove down to San Diego from LA to disrupt the rally.

I have NEVER witnessed anything even close to violence. This is the MAGA asses' attempt at stirring up trouble and instigating violence from the GOP. This means tRump may be starting his final plan....to destroy the US.

[surfered]

16. I would only add that Trump is hoping for violence to allow him to invoke the Insurrection Act.

[meow2u3]

18. Where I live, it's relatively safe for protesters since we're all peaceful and orderly

It doesn't matter whether or not there are MAGA counterprotesters or provocateurs. Some of us are quick with the mockery, parody, and satire that scares them away.
I won't be using my cell phone because I don't have a screen protector. I ordered a body cam, but it won't be coming to my house until Monday.

Another helpful hint: If you wear glasses, bring your spare pair and change into them before going out to demonstrate. The last thing you need is for your good pair of glasses to be broken.