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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]Ms. Toad
(38,304 posts)These organized protests are generally extremely orderly (aside from people driving up and down the route honking horns). Most have peacekeepers to help ensure it stays orderly.
Stay away from anyplace you suspect people might throw things - but my guess is it will be a party-like atmosphere, and it will do you good to find like-minded people.
I am amazed at how many people apparently have no experience with organized demonstrations and are afraid to go, or afraid to sign up. I've been to dozens starting when I was somewhere shy of 10 years old. I went to one just after the end of the Vietnam war with my grandfather. I've been to two since Trump took office. Not a single hint of violence at any of them. You do have added reasons to be cautious - it is challenging to navigate in a walker in a crowd. If you think you can navigate in a walker in a friendly crowd, don't let the fear of violence or people running keep you away.
That said - don't feel obligated to go. We all do what we are capable of doing - and when some of us step back, others step forward.