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In reply to the discussion: Still debating going to No Kings... I really wanna support, but scared to go alone, and I'm disabled.... [View all]Irish_Dem
(80,836 posts)12. This is how we must think now. It is like a war.
Another concern I have for myself is that I am older with osteoporosis.
If I am pushed and fall, I would probably break a bone.
I am also concerned that if things go badly at the event, the paramedics
will be called to treat a lot of people. If they are treating me, a young person might not get
medical care at the scene.
I come from a military family and one rule of war is that you have to stay alive to fight another day.
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Still debating going to No Kings... I really wanna support, but scared to go alone, and I'm disabled.... [View all]
FirstLight
Jun 2025
OP
Right there with you. Feel so frustrated I can't help and be part of things.
LiberalLoner
Jun 2025
#22
We can have our own little party here while our community stands in for us
SheltieLover
Jun 2025
#47
I live in Naples, Florida and we had a bunch of seniors protesting with walkers.
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2025
#40
Most articles I've seen recommend going with someone else. Can you find a ride with a local organization?
erronis
Jun 2025
#2
I am concerned about your safety. We saw what ICE did to Sen Padilla, a big strong man.
Irish_Dem
Jun 2025
#3
Forgive, me but I am a hockey fan, so I'm curious about where this happened to you.
Xavier Breath
Jun 2025
#39
I'm going by myself, and I'm not nervous. The person I went to the Hands Off march in April can't make it
chia
Jun 2025
#18
You haven't seen the local FB groups. Sounds like MAGA are itching for a fight. Nt
Trueblue Texan
Jun 2025
#49
Go with a buddy or two, or make friends there and ask for protection. Be on the edges, be like water
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2025
#27
In our group we are going to have an area dedicated for those with disabilities
milestogo
Jun 2025
#34