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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Sun Oct-02-11 08:17 AMOriginal message Little advice for protesters anywhere 1. If one of your fellow protesters walks up and suggests breaking something or doing anything illegal assume that person is an undercover cop because the chances will be just about 100% they are. Now they might look young and have long hair and be dressed disheveled and they might have been there right from the beginning, hell you might have even learned to like and respect this person, but they are still cops so don't be fooled by this standard operating police procedure.2. Old cops are the best to deal with. Young inexperienced rookie cops not so much. The young ones tend to get scared and confused and do stupid and unpredictable things. Avoid young cops at all costs if possible.3. If you notice other police agencies pulling up whether they are county or state that means that things are about to change quickly. If you didn't like the city police you really won't like the police from these other agencies even worse. Especially the state police. State are never called in to negotiate and try to ease the tensions. On the contrary when you see them understand that they are there to put the hurting on someone. That is what they are there for.If anyone else who has been through this has any more advice to add let us hear it. I know there are more common sense things to remember but I can't recall them right now.Don
SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Sun Oct-02-11 08:26 AMResponse to Original message 1. The only thing I might add is to have something planned out in your head to say just in case someone interviews you. If you are caught flatfooted, you might end up saying something akin to the runner-up of a beauty contest or Rick Perry. It never hurts to have a thought out , succinct statement.. If you are very cute, are wearing an outlandish outfit, have a "hippie look" to you, are very tall/short, very old-looking/young-looking, or if you are wearing a uniform, a suit & tie, etc in a sea of tee-shirted people, you might stand out enough to be noticed..Be prepared.
KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Sun Oct-02-11 08:41 AMResponse to Original message 3. Come With A Buddy... Ah...memories of the past. Your points are very important...especially the "trust no one". Just one fool can turn a peaceful protest into a "days of rage".One pointer I recall was always pushed at organization sessions was to "buddy-up"...have someone you came with and plan to leave with. This should be a long time friend...not someone you happen to meet on the way. Having a buddy is invaluable if things get crazy...and lessens the chances of getting hassled by other protestors as well. (Especially if you're female)
mopinko (1000+ posts) Sun Oct-02-11 08:42 AMResponse to Original message 4. always wear sturdy shoes.
Celebration (1000+ posts) Sun Oct-02-11 08:44 AMResponse to Original message 5. Required Be in a group where everyone has a cell phone camera.
tavalon (1000+ posts) Sun Oct-02-11 08:50 AMResponse to Reply #5 6. While a newer thing, that, along with the internet, may be the last bastion we really have.
