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In reply to the discussion: Protesting has changed [View all]
MineralMan
(150,472 posts)8. As a volunteer marshal at many late 60s demonstrations
my advice to protestors was always the same: Stay away from the edges of the protest. It was standard advice.
Not only did it protect you from possible violent people on the other side, it kept you back from over-eager law enforcement people.
"Just hold your sign higher!"
Not that much has changed, really.
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And 80+ year old friend, tough lady, was probation officer in New Jeresy, loves life, active politically,
Attilatheblond
May 2025
#2
At least we have cameras and phones to record things now and spread far and wide...
NCDem47
May 2025
#3
Have phones at ready with vid cam app idling. Arrange it to stream to the cloud so taking/breaking phone has no effect.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2025
#5
Deploy situational awareness always. Be brave, but I respect anyone's limits if they are protesting. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2025
#4
Good advice, but also be aware that crowds can panic or crush. Situational awareness is advised. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2025
#27
"Head on swivel" as they say. I taught my kids to drive "as if every other driver is out to kill you"
FailureToCommunicate
May 2025
#55
You were/are lucky. My parents were fond of saying "Sure, give your kid a motorcycle for...
FailureToCommunicate
May 2025
#61
Marchers who were set upon by club-wielding policemen, police dogs, and tear gas might not agree with your assessment.
Martin68
May 2025
#9
Protesting last night, with a turnout of 500 to 600! Cold, rainy, started at 6 p.m.
Greybnk48
May 2025
#18
Protest groups need to have a few people spread through with WHISTLES to blow as a warning to move back from the curb
Exp
May 2025
#20
I was at a couple of protest in the late 60s and early 70s that turned violent.
multigraincracker
May 2025
#21
Well, in my small community that kind of behavior already happened during the first Trump term. A driver swerved into
KPN
May 2025
#24
I've been to a couple of protests that were scary because of police violence.
58Sunliner
May 2025
#25
No riot gear but they can get away with a lot, just using their bicycles!!! nt
yellowdogintexas
May 2025
#64
The fact that the Dictator playbook is succeeding for him means more violence.
SleeplessinSoCal
May 2025
#26
Even in Fort Worth TX, approximately 75 attorneys were out in front of the Federal Courthouse
yellowdogintexas
May 2025
#34
This shit ain't new. How many of yiz remember Viet Nam protestors being attacked and beaten by
3Hotdogs
May 2025
#37
Somebody should shoot the tires out if they can. These people are bullies. Attack a bully and they will stop.
Jit423
May 2025
#50