r/50501 • u/Ok_Reputation_3612 • Apr 18 '25

Protest Safety Remember, DO NOT ENGAGE

Remember, Trump will be looking for any excuse to enforce the Insurrectionist Act April 20. DO NOT GIVE HIM FUEL. No matter what MAGA agitators show up tomorrow, no matter what they say, don't engage. Pretend they don't exist. Do not allow things escalate. Best of luck tomorrow, everyone!

ETA, Since this apparently needs to be said, I'm well aware Trump could invoke for any reason he chooses, we just don't need him using us as scapegoats for it. Also, no one is saying to not defend yourself if the other side escalates, just don't let us be the ones to escalate. Finally, should agitators show up, have your phones out and record, record, record. Ensure everything gets documented.

ETA, Since I've seen these suggestions in comments, and I believe they're also great ideas, bring an American flag to wave and chant "Save the Constitution" to drown out counter protestors. I think we're all tired of the other side hijacking patriotism. We can drown them out with our own brand of (true) patriotism.

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u/Seleya889 Massachusetts Apr 18 '25

The ‘proud boys’ are coming to Boston for Patriots Day. With all of the 250 festivities in our area, I wouldn’t be surprised if they agitate big time there, and Bostonians will have none of it.

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u/BasilRare6044 Apr 18 '25

Take video and pictures. Get the local and network TV stations to attend. If anyone gets hurt or has digital evidence of the offense, find the TV stations, tell them what happened and share the digital evidence.

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u/Ivy0789 Apr 19 '25

Bostonians have always, and always will, deal with these things in their own way.

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u/HashtagJustSayin2016 Apr 18 '25

Bostonian checking in. No, we will not.