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duhneece

(4,356 posts) Sat Mar 22, 2025, 09:57 AM Mar 22

Police said we have to leave our rally/protest if the 'other side' gets violent [View all]

We’re having our third rally for democracy and Ukraine…. Or protest against Trump/Musk today.
I went to the City of Alamogordo NM and then to the police just to let them know what’s going on and I copied a comment from Facebook group saying they (the other side, Trump supporters) will shoot us with water rockets.
Police said we would have to leave if there is any problem. I’m 99% sure the police should separate them from our legal protest, protecting us.
We’ll see.

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Police said we have to leave our rally/protest if the 'other side' gets violent [View all] duhneece Mar 22 OP

It's important to understand that cops have no duty to protect you. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 22 #1

But by giving them notice, they become more liable duhneece Mar 22 #4

They do not. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 22 #5

I don't want to look back and wish I'd done more duhneece Mar 22 #7

I want police to keep pro-Trump folks away from us. duhneece Mar 22 #8

It doesn't say they should. It says they can. But they don't have to. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 22 #10

On video, I will request it duhneece Mar 22 #11

Indeed. For clarity... 2naSalit Mar 22 #9

Stay safe duhneece Clouds Passing Mar 22 #2

I definitely don't want to be hurt or killed like others have duhneece Mar 22 #3

I honor your courage and dedication. I'm with you in spirit. Love wins Clouds Passing Mar 22 #6