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H2O Man

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29. Exercising Amendment 1 rights

Reply to central scrutinizer (Original post)

Fri May 2, 2025, 02:17 PM

23 hrs ago

has always involved a risk of violence. One need only consider the Civil Rights movement. Heck, a gentleman broke a board over my head during a march in the 1990s. And a dick-dripping almost hit two of my friends with his car at yesterday's rally. This is nothing new.

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Protesting has changed [View all] central scrutinizer Yesterday OP

Be vigilant, my friend. Firestorm49 Yesterday #1

Is vigilance a Democratic attribute? elocs Yesterday #6

It's just a matter of time before a MAGAt goes off and does it. johnnyplankton 22 hrs ago #39

And 80+ year old friend, tough lady, was probation officer in New Jeresy, loves life, active politically, Attilatheblond Yesterday #2

At least we have cameras and phones to record things now and spread far and wide... NCDem47 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #5

There was also Viola Liouzzo. And marybourg 3 hrs ago #58

That happened a lot and not just 50 years ago. yardwork Yesterday #11

It's happening now. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #48

Deploy situational awareness always. Be brave, but I respect anyone's limits if they are protesting. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #4

With social media there are many ways to protest JI7 Yesterday #7

I disagree. pandr32 Yesterday #15

It depends, I think. A combination of yorkster Yesterday #16

As a volunteer marshal at many late 60s demonstrations MineralMan Yesterday #8

Good advice, but also be aware that crowds can panic or crush. Situational awareness is advised. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz 23 hrs ago #27

Well, developing situational awareness is a survival skill. MineralMan 23 hrs ago #36

"Head on swivel" as they say. I taught my kids to drive "as if every other driver is out to kill you" FailureToCommunicate 5 hrs ago #55

Yeah. When my father gave me my first motorcycle, MineralMan 3 hrs ago #60

You were/are lucky. My parents were fond of saying "Sure, give your kid a motorcycle for... FailureToCommunicate 3 hrs ago #61

I never had any accidents on my bike. MineralMan 3 hrs ago #62

Very lucky indeed. FailureToCommunicate 3 hrs ago #63

And beware of the DENVERPOPS 19 hrs ago #44

Marchers who were set upon by club-wielding policemen, police dogs, and tear gas might not agree with your assessment. Martin68 Yesterday #9

Or PhylliPretzel Yesterday #10

Yes. This has been the case forever. Akakoji Yesterday #13

And fire hoses. marybourg 3 hrs ago #59

Got back from the protest in Seattle last night. Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #12

Here in Atlanta there are protests Saturday the 3rd as well. Dulcinea Yesterday #17

My thinking too. nt Prairie_Seagull 22 hrs ago #38

It's the economy Akakoji Yesterday #14

Protesting last night, with a turnout of 500 to 600! Cold, rainy, started at 6 p.m. Greybnk48 Yesterday #18

It was ever thus, since protests started Maeve Yesterday #19

Protest groups need to have a few people spread through with WHISTLES to blow as a warning to move back from the curb Exp Yesterday #20

I have seen those people! ❤️ littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #49

That's a good idea! calimary 11 hrs ago #54

I was at a couple of protest in the late 60s and early 70s that turned violent. multigraincracker Yesterday #21

me too, and my car was Brainstormy 23 hrs ago #28

I was at the protest in Naperville, IL yesterday Martin Eden Yesterday #22

MAGATs are becoming ever more threatening Mountain Mule Yesterday #23

Well, in my small community that kind of behavior already happened during the first Trump term. A driver swerved into KPN Yesterday #24

I've been to a couple of protests that were scary because of police violence. 58Sunliner Yesterday #25

Fort Worth PD is so respectful of us (and I presume other groups) yellowdogintexas 23 hrs ago #32

No riot gear eh? Great. 58Sunliner 21 hrs ago #41

The fact that there Dictator playbook is succeeding for him means more violence. SleeplessinSoCal 23 hrs ago #26

Exercising Amendment 1 rights H2O Man 23 hrs ago #29

I am in Texas. Cars running into crowds are the least of our worries. yellowdogintexas 23 hrs ago #30

I AM HOPING FOR.. homegirl 23 hrs ago #31

Even in Fort Worth TX, approximately 75 attorneys were out in front of the Federal Courthouse yellowdogintexas 23 hrs ago #34

Be very vigilant and remind others to do so. Linda ladeewolf 23 hrs ago #33

Yes, it pays to be careful Ohioboy 23 hrs ago #35

This shit ain't new. How many of yiz remember Viet Nam protestors being attacked and beaten by 3Hotdogs 22 hrs ago #37

Liberty or death, baby Blue Owl 21 hrs ago #40

I'm on the same page. barbtries 19 hrs ago #46

It changed years ago. Incanus 21 hrs ago #42

Magats are such angry cowards proud patriot 19 hrs ago #43

And really stupid. mdbl 18 hrs ago #47

Happy to report barbtries 19 hrs ago #45

Somebody should shoot the tires out if they can. These people are bullies. Attack a bully and they will stop. Jit423 15 hrs ago #50

Unless he's a psycho he's bullshit chud. Klarkashton 15 hrs ago #51

This is part of the reason why pro gun control posts have reduced by about 95% here on DU since kelly1mm 15 hrs ago #52

At our last small town protest here in KY, Bayard 15 hrs ago #53

There was a lone counter protester at the Portland Or. hands off. Prairie_Seagull 5 hrs ago #56

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