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These idiots are going to find out why peaceful protest exists. The alternative is not very friendly to say the least.
We need to start hosting our own town halls. Invite the fuckers and the media.
I like this idea. What does it look like?
One or two skilled people identify a venue (public high school gym? Public park? Local, non-corporate movie theater? A stadium?) and schedule a date and time?
Come up with a draft agenda to discuss at the meeting, publish it somewhere accessible online, and request comments to consider additions/revisions?
Do the same thing for a meeting ruleset to ensure it remains productive and not just an excuse to suck up oxygen by venting/ranting? Use something like a 'talking stick'?
Have petitions ready for signature so attendees can formally record their views and desires upon conclusion of the meeting?
Identify 3 or so topics to rally behind and ask for volunteers to lead or serve on committees to act on them?
I want this stuff to be actionable, not just a "someone should do this!" complaint.
I'm not an organizer... I'm naive on how this kind of thing works...but I'd like to be part of an organized movement to make things trend toward better before it gets worse.
You cant just organise a gathering of many people without permits. If you lack the permits for say, fire safety, your gathering will be broken up by police and you get a fun day in court. And guess what happens if you apply for permits in your town and you say you want to organise your own town hall because you disagree with the ones in power? Do you think they will get approved?
Exactly. This is why peaceful protest doesn't work.
K, so what's the alternative to an organized town hall look like? Like I said, I'm naive. I've largely been insulated from activism and have allowed myself to go with the flow for too long.
Now why did you lose your individual first aid kit pal?
Team was ambushed by uglies.