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Ms. Toad

(38,304 posts)
20. Go!
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 02:28 PM
Jun 2025

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.

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Sit it out for your personal safety. SheltieLover Jun 2025 #1
Right there with you. Feel so frustrated I can't help and be part of things. LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #22
I am with you on this SheltieLover Jun 2025 #23
What a wonderful idea! 😍😍😍 LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #24
I agree! And we aren't the only ones who are unable to go. SheltieLover Jun 2025 #30
Count me in! Mossfern Jun 2025 #35
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
This. orangecrush Jun 2025 #44
Most articles I've seen recommend going with someone else. Can you find a ride with a local organization? erronis Jun 2025 #2
I posted at my friends on FB to see who might be going... FirstLight Jun 2025 #4
I am concerned about your safety. We saw what ICE did to Sen Padilla, a big strong man. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #3
god, it's so hard to think this way! FirstLight Jun 2025 #5
This is how we must think now. It is like a war. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #12
I have neuropathy and was pushed to the ground bedazzled Jun 2025 #29
Forgive, me but I am a hockey fan, so I'm curious about where this happened to you. Xavier Breath Jun 2025 #39
We used to have a bunch of unruly kids fighting at Univ. of Michigan. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #41
I've always wanted to attend a game at Yost. Xavier Breath Jun 2025 #45
Florida panthers. No great surprise bedazzled Jun 2025 #48
We plan to go. bamagal62 Jun 2025 #6
I'm feeling hesitant too Alice Kramden Jun 2025 #7
If I were Traildogbob Jun 2025 #8
awww...thank you! FirstLight Jun 2025 #9
Rock out!!. Traildogbob Jun 2025 #10
I can dig it! FirstLight Jun 2025 #13
Don't do anything that makes you unsafe. 1WorldHope Jun 2025 #11
I plan on doing this. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #42
I also am not going. ananda Jun 2025 #14
There are several virtual rallies you could join: WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #15
I would sit it out, you will still be there in your own way obamanut2012 Jun 2025 #16
I did a little extra. Sharing the karma. usonian Jun 2025 #17
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
I'll drive by myself Marthe48 Jun 2025 #19
Go! Ms. Toad Jun 2025 #20
I went to the BLM stuff here... FirstLight Jun 2025 #25
I have gone to many, MANY protests... Trueblue Texan Jun 2025 #28
ICE protests - yes. Ms. Toad Jun 2025 #37
You haven't seen the local FB groups. Sounds like MAGA are itching for a fight. Nt Trueblue Texan Jun 2025 #49
We're in a marathon now. There will be other opportunities Arazi Jun 2025 #21
I don't think you should go. Trueblue Texan Jun 2025 #26
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
River Park Square, Spokane EarthAbides Jun 2025 #31
It's not mandatory JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #32
At my Hands Off protest kacekwl Jun 2025 #33
In our group we are going to have an area dedicated for those with disabilities milestogo Jun 2025 #34
Yeah ..im staying here. FirstLight Jun 2025 #36
K&R UTUSN Jun 2025 #38
I know exactly what you mean. Sparkly Jun 2025 #43
I went alone to the last one Tree Lady Jun 2025 #46
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