__My Wife's Concern

[flames2dust77]

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

NO! RP is setting the date.

In response to the thread...I just think families with children should stick together at the march. I plan on taking my 10 year old. This is something he needs to experience...I want him to feel he's part of the movement because he loves this country just as much as you do and he understands Ron Pauls message. With this said....I am looking to stick to other families with young kids at the march for safety reasons. I also plan on having an exit strategy in case shit hits the fan. NOW...if I was going to be there w/o my child and shit hit the fan....ooooh well, that's another story. lol.

 

[joehollywood]

Encourage folks who are current and former active duty military to wear either uniform, or clothing which indicates military service.

Even the most over-zealous law enforcement personel tend to think twice about approaching a group of organized veterans passionate about a cause.

 

[Bruno]

The more kids there the more likelihood that things will remain civil because of the "The Whole World is Watching" issue during the Chicago DNC rally.

I do understand your concern. I don't know yet if I will be taking our 11 year old son, or just my wife and I will go.

 

[Pauliana]

She seems to think the riot police could get involved because of the crowd getting too emotional.

And that's EXACTLY why we need lots of toddlers and strollers there. The riot police would *never* tear gas small babies... right?

 

[Cleaner44]

I don't think there was any trouble back in 1995 with The Million Man March. No reason this has to have any problems.

 

[flames2dust77]

Encourage folks who are current and former active duty military to wear either uniform, or clothing which indicates military service.

Even the most over-zealous law enforcement personel tend to think twice about approaching a group of organized veterans passionate about a cause.

amen to that! my brother wishes he could be there...but alas...he's leaving in March to go to Iraq. Nice

 

[The Tao Of Bill]

Just practice your submission position with your kids and hope it's enough you won't get tazed

 

[pinkmandy]

And that's EXACTLY why we need lots of toddlers and strollers there. The riot police would *never* tear gas small babies... right?

And Hitler would never actually throw babies in a gas chamber or an oven...people are evil and when we're dealing w/federally trained riot control we're talking about a different mentality. They are trained to be them v. us. We aren't fellow patriots, we are the enemy. Just saying...

 

[The Tao Of Bill]

And Hitler would never actually throw babies in a gas chamber or an oven...people are evil and when we're dealing w/federally trained riot control we're talking about a different mentality. They are trained to be them v. us. We aren't fellow patriots, we are the enemy. Just saying...

As bad as we are I don't think we've quite reached Hitler mentality...

 

[Winston]

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.

1. In all battles there is risk. In all battles there is pain and sacrifice. The question is whether or not we fight the battle or surrender out of weakness an fear. If we surrender, then we deserve the prison we get.

2. I dont think it would come to that, but I would die for the true Constitution, being jailed for such would be a badge of honor. My wife (who originally escaped totalitarian China) is willing to "risk it" for our Constitution as well.

3. We should make VERY sure to remind all RP participants that we are a peaceful rEVOLution. As Gandhi said, "For this cause I too am willing to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill. Violence will only incite and justify their fear and hatred." Maybe I am just too "Texan", but I think it would be much more like a good ole' country BBQ with like minded friends. Good BBQ, good music, and good people coming out to stand up for our Liberties.

4. The Ron Paul supporters I have met are VERY civil. I just dont think anything would happen.

 

[Campusanis]

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.

Yes, we must make it clear to the masses that anyone doing anything near violent at the march is not a Ron Paul supporter!!
This way we can also protect ourselves from people who might want to stir up the crowd on purpose (whether that's likely or not).

Maybe I am just too "Texan", but I think it would be much more like a good ole' country BBQ with like minded friends. Good BBQ, good music, and good people coming out to stand up for our Liberties.

Might be just me but I say let's all be Texan.
(Only LOTS of good people)

 

[Kingfisher]

Our opposition could hire thugs to cause disruption, fights, etc to make Ron Paul look bad. We must be on our best behavior and not react unless actually physically threatened.

 

[Winston]

Yes, we must make it clear to the masses that anyone doing anything near violent at the march is not a Ron Paul supporter!!
This way we can also protect ourselves from people who might want to stir up the crowd on purpose (whether that's likely or not).

I agree that we need to "self-police" our march and point out trouble makers. Government officials have been FORCED to admit that they were behind violence that broke out at a WTo protest several years ago as well as violence at a recent Security and Prosperity Partnership meeting in Canada.

Its called COINTELPRO and was used in the 60s to confront civil rights activists.

The more civil we are, the better we can fight any possible intereference.

Might be just me but I say let's all be Texan.
(Only LOTS of good people)

I am not going to argue with that!

 

[JS4Pat]

I also think there needs to be a real effort to make this a family friendly event. I'm all for the "college rebel" crowd and even the legalize drugs crowd - but we really need to brainstorm on ways to make it inviting for families to make the trip with children. We need to show this is a true cross section of America that crosses all demographic boundaries. Let's make it impossible for the MSM to slap a label on us - besides Patriotic Americans...

 

[Kotin]

Our opposition could hire thugs to cause disruption, fights, etc to make Ron Paul look bad. We must be on our best behavior and not react unless actually physically threatened.

quite a real scenario to consider.

 

[Orat]

Don't forget agents provacateurs. Several times in recent history, police have been found to dress up as rioters and begin to cause trouble themselves just to give the police an excuse to crack down. We have to be prepared to insulate ourselves from such a possibility.

 

[darkdruid]

Can we raise a money bomb for hiring security?

 

[leadoverdose]

I personally am not going with the intent to start violence. And of course I am fearful there may be some. However, I will not give in to the fear this government likes so much of us to feel. Think about it? What is it exactly we are afraid of? Ourselves or the police? And what are we going to Washington for? To stop this type of fearful state maybe? I am going and I am bringing my family! In no way can me being afraid of my government stop me from doing something I believe in! And maybe, someday my children will never have to know that kind of fear that keeps everyones mouths shut so firmly tight.

 

[CelestialRender]

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.

Fair assessment:

Most RP supporters will be peaceful, and will hopefully meet with no police resistance, especially as this is DC (I'm not familiar with DC having very aggressive riot police).

Some, especially the anarchists and those on the very hard anti-war left (pretty much anyone who knows what RATM stands for) will be likely to get a bit uppity, but there shouldn't be anything more than your usual couple of arrests that happen at most protests.

 

[CelestialRender]

Don't forget agents provacateurs. Several times in recent history, police have been found to dress up as rioters and begin to cause trouble themselves just to give the police an excuse to crack down. We have to be prepared to insulate ourselves from such a possibility.

There are reports of this. Not sure how much is conspiracy theory, but a little vigilance is never hurtful.