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misanthrope

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18. Yeah, but how are you going to get attention that way?

Sun Aug 30, 2020, 04:20 PM

Aug 2020

Those selfies aren't nearly as interesting. :rolls eyes:

It's hard to avoid the impression that a lot of the people at these marches aren't as interested in the less glamorous aspects of prompting change. It makes me wonder if anyone under the age of 40 has heard of, much less read Taylor Branch's Pulitzer-winning series on the Civil Rights Movement, most especially "Parting the Waters."

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If you are going to a protest think about getting pepper spray. It will stop a person with a gun [View all] Maraya1969 Aug 2020 OP

Tip - Especially the ones for bears Pachamama Aug 2020 #1

Illegal as HELL Runningdawg Aug 2020 #3

Plus, I'm guessing when the shooter sees you pointing something at him, Sogo Aug 2020 #5

It is LEGAL in all states to carry a small amount & use for self-defense as long as you are over 18 hlthe2b Aug 2020 #9

Pepper spray yes, bear spray no. DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2020 #11

The OP specifically states Pepper Spray. Your attempt to deflect noted. hlthe2b Aug 2020 #15

I'm deflecting nothing DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2020 #22

I wasn't replying to the OP - but to the person who DID suggest BEAR spray Runningdawg Sep 2020 #39

Montana Grizzly Bear Notice: Klaralven Aug 2020 #16

. JudyM Aug 2020 #29

You can carry a gun but not pepper spray in Wisconsin. milestogo Aug 2020 #24

Incorrect, pepper spray is legal in Wisconsin sarisataka Aug 2020 #26

With some restrictions in Wisconsin... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #30

What do you do when his buddy shoots you? n/t rzemanfl Aug 2020 #2

bleed out and die, of course. what the hell kind of question are you asking? 0rganism Aug 2020 #4

Please see the "Pro tip" below. It says what I was trying to say rzemanfl Aug 2020 #20

Pro tip here. bottomofthehill Aug 2020 #6

K&R for common sense. SharonClark Aug 2020 #8

What IS your suggestion then? Ferrets are Cool Aug 2020 #12

wasp spray and onethatcares Aug 2020 #28

I don't see the difference, but it doesn't matter Ferrets are Cool Aug 2020 #34

Since you asked bottomofthehill Aug 2020 #31

Thank you. That is what I was thinking. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2020 #35

A friend of mine was pepper sprayed after a minor fender bender . . . Journeyman Aug 2020 #17

Ok but I would never carry a gun. And I imagine a lot of people don't want guns. So it's better Maraya1969 Aug 2020 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author onecaliberal Aug 2020 #7

And if you want to be extra safe while doing something that is verifiably productive BannonsLiver Aug 2020 #10

Voice of reason. Hoyt Aug 2020 #14

Yeah, but how are you going to get attention that way? misanthrope Aug 2020 #18

Yes BannonsLiver Aug 2020 #21

This. cwydro Sep 2020 #41

+1000 Niagara Aug 2020 #38

Exactly nt Raine Sep 2020 #43

+1 Kaleva Sep 2020 #45

Thank You! BlueIdaho Sep 2020 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author MagickMuffin Aug 2020 #13

My mama always told me Chainfire Aug 2020 #19

Make sure the container isnt black or could be mistaken for a gun! anything pointed could get u shot Baclava Aug 2020 #23

10 feet. sarisataka Aug 2020 #27

And one.... bottomofthehill Aug 2020 #32

Situational awareness is your best defense. dware Aug 2020 #33

I am not sure the 2oz container they allow there will even go that far. nt EX500rider Aug 2020 #37

You know the problem with this ... KentuckyWoman Aug 2020 #36

I lived in the times sq area of NYC in the late 70's Runningdawg Sep 2020 #40

Really, Really, Bad Advice. jayfish Sep 2020 #42

I would advise staying away from events where there are guns or guns are very likely. Kaleva Sep 2020 #44

The RW guy that got shot in Portland was spraying mace NickB79 Sep 2020 #46

Well meaning but poor advice hardluck Sep 2020 #47

The Rules of Stupid. I gotta remember that! Kaleva Sep 2020 #50

It won't stop a speeding bullet, though. Just sayin' Hekate Sep 2020 #48