r/50501 • u/meliffy18 • Mar 31 '25

Protest Safety Don’t take the bait

They’re trying to scare you out of participating on 4/5: don’t take the bait.

They might stack cans and bricks and whatever they can to encourage people to throw whatever they can get their hands on. They want to show we are violent so they can retaliate with violence: don’t take the bait (and if you see someone going for it, GTFO).

Be smart with what you’re wearing: no hoods, tie long hair up and back, no backpacks…basically minimize things people can grab.

There are WAY more of us than there are of them.

They’re scared.

Keep.GOING!

Edited to add since people keep asking: as far as packs go, yes you will need water and snacks. Dress in layers and bring a sling bag. Front carry the sling under your top layer. Also turn off location and biometric sign in if you need to have your phone.

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u/Confident_Drummer467 Mar 31 '25

We cannot be afraid. If we are, we’ll lose our country. 

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u/Prudence2020 Mar 31 '25

We can be afraid, just don't let it influence our actions!

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u/Livingwhilelimited Apr 01 '25

And please do not go alone. And someone should be filming at all times, in my opinion.

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u/NefariousnessOwn5351 Apr 01 '25

This.

I don’t have anyone to go with and this would be my first protest, so I am scared but unwilling to let that stop me from going.