Okay- Listen up kids. Now seems like a good time to teach you all about Safe Protesting.
My mum does lots of protests, and so did my grandad, my uncle still does. All three of them are/were part of Extinction Rebellion.
My mum has taught me how to safe protest, and you should know too.
One:
Shut the fuck up. Don't tell anyone except who you're going with what the plan is. Tell people where you're going, and when you expect to be back, but NOT what the plan is. When the cops talk to them, it'll help them convict you.
Two:
What to wear? A covid-19 facemask, for starters. Obscures your face, and if the cops use gas it'll help there. Sunglasses, or glasses aswell, are also good, because they protect your face. If you're doing something like stopping traffic or trains, wear Hi-Vis vests.
Three:
Floppy! When the cops arrest you, go limp. It makes it harder for them to pick you up, you're not resisting arrest (don't quote me on that), it makes to cops look bad, and they'll need four to five people to pick you up, and makes the cops look bad.
Four:
Have protest buddies+a safe meeting place. This will help you find each other if you get seperated, and having more people around you keeps you safe.
Five:
Bring. Water. You NEED to bring a water bottle. Snacks and a first-aid kit are HIGHLY recommended. A coat, aswell, for if it gets cold, and sunscreen and a sunhat. You want to avoid getting hurt by nature at a protest.
Six:
Non-violent direct action is what I hope you're doing, so don't push anyone or fight the police.
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