__My Wife's Concern

[fabijo]

My wife showed some resistance when I told her about the march. I want our whole family to go. When I said that it is not like we are going somewhere to see our favorite band. We are actually fighting for something. That's when she said, "Exactly!" She's afraid of the possibilities of a large crowd that is very passionate about something and is fighting for something. There's no telling what could happen. She seems to think the riot police could get involved because of the crowd getting too emotional. I'm not too concerned about that. I'm going to the march, no matter what day it's on. I can hardly wait for the event. And hey, if the riot police get involved, at least it will be all over the news.

 

[MrZach]

Did that happen with the Vietnam War protests? Did that happen with the Civil Rights Protests? People were pretty darn emotional about that... I'm pretty sure this will be fine! lol

 

[fedup100]

I believe Paul did weigh this possibility. It is now or never. Listen to his message again, he infers to the fact that if we are not successful, the society will break down. The time is now. With that said and knowing this current gov as I do, I would not take my children.

 

[Cooter]

yeah. cant sit in the house just because something could get out of hand.

 

[FreeTraveler]

Did that happen with the Vietnam War protests? Did that happen with the Civil Rights Protests? People were pretty darn emotional about that... I'm pretty sure this will be fine! lol

Um, yes, it did. Have they taken that out of the history books too? There were four Kent State students MURDERED by National Guardsmen during a war protest.

Not to mention how militarized the police have become in the last 40 years. Don't go expecting a Sunday picnic in the park, folks.

 

[TuningIn]

It has occurred to me that something like that could happen. My husband and I plan to be there with a baby and a toddler. I figure us families will be on guard for what areas are more fight-prone. If there is a line of police, we will be given priority for a side-line area to anything that might happen. The police will take extra caution not to target families, whoever wants to taunt police will be along the front line, and it will be apparent to the families where the safest places to be are.

 

[thegr8drronpaul]

I totally agree with wife. So let's think of it more in terms of a rally. We're going to see Ron Paul - as simple (haha) as that.

 

[Jaykzo]

There should be a legitimate concern for things getting out of hand.

Every kind of promotion or advertisement or anything even relating to this march should explicitly say it will be non-violent, and that anyone spotting violence or vandalism should instantly inform an officer.

It's sad that we'd have to do this, but the reality is that Dr. Paul's message appeals to EVERYONE, including those who have a tendency to make poor decisions.

 

[fabijo]

Did that happen with the Vietnam War protests? Did that happen with the Civil Rights Protests? People were pretty darn emotional about that... I'm pretty sure this will be fine! lol

Those are the exact protests I brought up with her. She's just too cautious.

Besides, it's not like we are going to be marching illegally. The only way I could see it turning into a huge deal is if some city planner authorizes our rally and another rally on the same day at the same time. I could see the headlines now. Ron Paul Supporters Clash with Hillary Clinton Supporters

 

[pinkmandy]

Well, with DHS there (and they will be regardless) and me not trusting them to take care around kids I'll be leaving mine with Grandma. I just don't trust the security apparatus- the DHS folks will probably have a pep rally before the march.

 

[fabijo]

There should be a legitimate concern for things getting out of hand.

Every kind of promotion or advertisement or anything even relating to this march should explicitly say it will be non-violent, and that anyone spotting violence or vandalism should instantly inform an officer.

It's sad that we'd have to do this, but the reality is that Dr. Paul's message appeals to EVERYONE, including those who have a tendency to make poor decisions.

Yup. Just look at the small group of supporters throwing snowballs at Hannity. I could easily see groups among us starting something. In a large crowd, confusion sets in and people will start to do what they normally would not do.

 

[Luft97]

My wife showed some resistance when I told her about the march. I want our whole family to go. When I said that it is not like we are going somewhere to see our favorite band. We are actually fighting for something. That's when she said, "Exactly!" She's afraid of the possibilities of a large crowd that is very passionate about something and is fighting for something. There's no telling what could happen. She seems to think the riot police could get involved because of the crowd getting too emotional. I'm not too concerned about that. I'm going to the march, no matter what day it's on. I can hardly wait for the event. And hey, if the riot police get involved, at least it will be all over the news.

I agree with your wife. She is telling you the truth. This needs to happen before June 3rd so that it will be a political rally for the Ron Paul campaign and NOT A DEMONSTRATION!

 

[Jaykzo]

I'd be willing to be that a lot of these protests have paid stooges who intentionally rile up the crowd and try and start crap up for bad press.

 

[MrZach]

Um, yes, it did. Have they taken that out of the history books too? There were four Kent State students MURDERED by National Guardsmen during a war protest.

Not to mention how militarized the police have become in the last 40 years. Don't go expecting a Sunday picnic in the park, folks.

During *A* war protest. Which one? One of these...?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_on_Washington

 

[Cooter]

id like to take my 4 1/2 year old so if people start acting like idiots enough that i dont feel safe, ill have to leave.

 

[DAFTEK]

If you think your loved one or family does not like a march or some kind of movement just say we're going to a Ron Paul speech so he can speak to us and give us a moral boost

 

[rmholla]

There is ALWAYS a chance something could go wrong or things will turn violent. Every time you get into a car you are taking a risk that an accident is going to happen but yet most people don't hesitate to get behind the wheel. Sending your kids to school these days is a risk too.

I probably wouldn't take very young children just because crowds can be overwhelming for them, not because of fear something would happen.
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[MrZach]

Ron Paul promotes non-violence and peace.
The rally may happen on 7 June to commemorate Ghandi's peaceful protests...

...I'm pretty sure that 99.9% of the people there will be very pacifist in mindset. That should be enough to self-regulate.

 

[fabijo]

Ron Paul promotes non-violence and peace.
The rally may happen on 7 June to commemorate Ghandi's peaceful protests...

...I'm pretty sure that 99.9% of the people there will be very pacifist in mindset. That should be enough to self-regulate.

Hmm. I noticed that ronpaulmarch.com is listing that as the date. Is this official?

 

[dawnbt]

I'm not taking a chance by bringing my young daughter. This is not here fight (yet). She will stay home.