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My mom doesn’t want me to go to DC (50501.chat)

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I’m going to Washington D.C. on April 5th with my Dad. My mom has been freaking out because she’s convinced I’ll get abducted off the street and Trump will send me to El Salvador. I believe this is very unlikely and I’m going to D.C. anyways. Though I feel really bad freaking my mom out.

Edit: I am white. I’m not worried about being abducted. I just feel bad my mom is freaking out, and I’m wondering if anyone else has dealt with family members that didn’t want them to protest.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

If thats her concern, its better to protest now when they havent started deploying troops and we have a chance to gain support and stop them rather than later when its not an option.

Inaction out of fear is cowardice, but fearlessness and dismissal of the possibilities is equally stupid. Bravery is to understand the risks but overcome the fear. Recall the poem by Niemöller, "First they came for..." and take the necessary precautions.

Dont bring your phones (or keep them turned off the way there and back), disable biometrics on them, cover your face and other identifying features, and stick with a group. Keep everyone in your group orderly; no rioting or damage to property. Decide on a meetup point in advance for if you get separated.