I am lucky enough to be able to afford some hours every day to this activity and not everyone can do this, but I am posting my small act of civil disobedience to show it’s not crazy to be thinking about it.
@adarza@lemmy.ca thanks, it’s a concern I have for sure. I’ll be wearing my Sunday finest and no face coverings/sunglasses so people can see my happy face. I can deal with lip from people but any physical threats and I will back out and just come back the next day.
be aware, even completely civil nonviolent usage of your constitutional rights can be misconstrued and things might escalate quickly unexpectedly.
be sure to have recording devices that automatically upload. memorize at least one phone number for someone who can help you in case your phone is taken or worst case you are detained. know your rights, review advice from civil liberties orgs so you know when it's wise to speak or wise to remain silent.
But also, when it is the cops, it is always wise to shut the fuck up, the only words you should be saying to them if there is any sign of being detained or arrested is:
"Id prefer to not answer any personal questions" or
"I will not answer any questions without my attorney present" or
"I need an attorney/lawyer"
They are there to look for a reason to fuck you over. They will be your friend, they will lie to you, they will flatter you, they will sell their own mother's soul if it means they can force a situation in which they can exert more authority over you especially when it comes to protecting the rich and their interests.
I love this. Thank you for using your time, energy, physical body and other resources available to you to do something that I believe can and will and does make a difference. Even just posting this you are showing others what is possible, so thank you! I think you are doing great and I wish you safety and success and to be effective in every conversation and encounter.
Thats a swing district. I am old enough to remember it going back and forth between dem and republican. Im old enough to remember when maliotakis was an assembly woman.
By all means do this, but orgniaze more people than just yourself so you dont look fringe. There are plenty of progressives in that district