I mean, I’m not gonna ask anybody to engage in violence, but if you’re looking for something to do, what about this?
Get a copy of the song, Cotton Eye Joe. Carry around a big, loud speaker. If you ever see ICE show up in your neighborhood, start playing it at full blast.
Best case scenario? You can motion for them to come over your way and challenge them to a dance off. (Probably not likely, but it never hurts to dream.)
Worst case scenario? They think you’re weird and like Cotton Eye Joe.
Likely scenario? If you’ve let your neighbors know ahead of time that hearing Cotton Eye Joe means ICE is in the neighborhood, it may give them the head start they need to avoid harassment.
Now you might be thinking that picking Cotton Eye Joe is a really random choice, but consider the following reasoning:
The song has a very loud, clear, and distinctive opening, so it gets the message across right away without spending time on any kind of intro
The song was once popular enough that people can easily recognize it
While the song is catchy, it’s not very likely to be anyone’s favorite, so you don’t have to worry about ruining it for them
The opening line ‘Fit’adn’t is nonsensical enough to be used as a secret tipoff if you’re unsure who’s listening
It’s upbeat enough that it likely won’t get on your nerves too fast
When played really loud, it becomes nearly impossible to talk over
Would this actually work? Honestly, I have no idea. I’m no expert in active resistance. But I figure it’s worth putting out there. And who knows, maybe it could catch on.
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