How to Convince my Partner to be okay with me going to a protest? (hexbear.net)

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I don't know if they're scared of Zionist counter protestors, or the state cracking down and arresting people, me losing my job, or what. Tbh, those are all fair reasons to be nervous, but I can't just keep reading about stuff without doing something. I know protests don't do a lot, but I feel like I should do something to start coalition building, organizing, and doing stuff on the streets with actual real life people. And I feel like I have to for all the people who can't for other reasons (social anxiety, disabilities, work schedules, etc).

On the other hand, we have a lot of debt, and I have a job that relies on government funds, plus I'm not the biggest guy, so I understand why she's scared. But I doubt anything will happen and I'll take precautions (leave phone in car, maybe wear a mask). Anyone got advice on how to navigate a relationship situation like this?

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

Dress in black block. Failing that, go to a yard sale/Goodwill/church resale shop for disposable clothing that are a generic and nondescript as possible. Maybe the only "flashy" item being a scarf or something that can (and will) be worn until you leave the protest and dispose of it along with the rest of the clothes. If there some cheapo running shoes or sneakers you can ditch, go for that as well.

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