Going along with the prior point, know your rights. Know what you do and don't have a right to in the case of an arrest. Maybe even write them down, since you'll likely be very shaken in such an event.
this is so key. a lot of peaceful protesters are getting arrested recently, and you should try and be ready to talk to cops if it comes down to it
Thank you Jynnnn yes
Going along with the prior point, know your rights. Know what you do and don't have a right to in the case of an arrest. Maybe even write them down, since you'll likely be very shaken in such an event.
this is so key. a lot of peaceful protesters are getting arrested recently, and you should try and be ready to talk to cops if it comes down to it
The right to protest is protected by the Constitution! It falls under Freedom of Assembly!
Don't let the cops take advantage of the fact that you're likely going to be panicked, stressed, and/or injured, don't let them talk you out of/talk around your rights.
Thank you Jynnnn yes
No problem!
Also! If you're going to do mouth-to-mouth CPR, there are CPR masks that you can buy to avoid making physical contact but to still be able to get those breaths in
Also also! It's very important that you try and stay on your feet; people have been trampled to death in protests/large crowds before, and you don't want to be on the ground if people are trying to get away from tear gas and rubber bullets.
Also, reminder:
DON'T TOUCH OTHER PEOPLE'S BLOOD.
GLOVES OR SOME SORT OF COVER, ALWAYS.
and if you are taking pictures/videos, blur them. make sure nobody is identifiable.
Oh, and if you're treating someone, make sure you find out about pre-existing conditions, allergies, etc. They may have some sort of dog-tag or bracelet with them written down (I have an aunt who does) if they're unable to tell you.
Yo that should be printed and in the form of a small book with helpful illustrations and diagrams
To add to our growing booklet
So you wanna diffuse a tear gas canister, huh?
Listen. Tear gas is dangerous, duh. It can cause long term effects, not just initial pain. I highly recommend that only the adults in this chat attempt it. But for legal reasons I recommend no one attempt it. That being said, here's how to attempt it.
Look at how our broskis in Hong Kong do it
What you'll need
-Full face gas mask- don't take the chance with a cloth mask and goggles. You're gunna breath it in.
-Same clothing as the first aid section, full coverage. No skin showing.
-traffic cone or some sort of cover with a hole in it
-a shit ton of water
This only works with small tear gas canisters. In our case, larger ones are usually used.
The canisters are activated through heat. You're job is to cool it down. Luckily, it do be gettin chilly out, so this method will work faster and easier. Cover the canister with the traffic cone and make sure you and a few others are ready to dowse the thing with water. Pour water down the top of the cone. The water should cool it down. The canister will smoke for a bit, but it will be diffused. Again, this only works on small canisters.
Oh, and if you're treating someone, make sure you find out about pre-existing conditions, allergies, etc. They may have some sort of dog-tag or bracelet with them written down (I have an aunt who does) if they're unable to tell you.
In the case if a diabetic, always make sure they have access to snacks and know where their insulin/blood tester is.
Oh, and if you're treating someone, make sure you find out about pre-existing conditions, allergies, etc. They may have some sort of dog-tag or bracelet with them written down (I have an aunt who does) if they're unable to tell you.
In the case if a diabetic, always make sure they have access to snacks and know where their insulin/blood tester is.
Indeed! Same with asthmatics, make sure they have access to their inhalers.
Make sure that people aren't allergic/intolerant to the painkillers you'd be giving them as well
I wish I could go to the protests, especially if Trump wins.
I wish I could go to the protests, especially if Trump wins.
same
hopefully he doesn't
if i could drive myself, my mom actually might not even mind me going, as long as i was safe and made sure to follow covid guidelines(half of my family is high risk). i just can't drive lmao and my parents are too busy to shuttle me from protest to protest
I took a slightly different route to school today and saw some biden signs so that's good
i saw a trump rally when i was driving around with my friend
we rolled down the windows and yelled "TRUMP SUCKS"
so that's nice
I can't drive and I severely doubt that my parents would drive me to a protest
Protests…are not really my thing, anyways. I'm autistic and loud noises/large groups of people/stress are Very Bad for me.
Ok this might be like…idk. I 100% support the movement, don't get me wrong. Like absolutely go to protests, we need to make changes and we need to be heard, but please try and keep it peaceful… if things get violent, don't get caught up in it. All that's gonna happen is people will get hurt and the people trying to abuse the system will look at it and say "wow they're so barbaric, all they want to do is loot and kill and hurt people" and stuff. If the police start shit? Catch it on camera from a safe distance, or try to get people out of the way so they don't get hurt(but be careful if you do that, and know that you're likely placing yourself in danger). The more videos of cops doing shitty things, the more proof there is that they need to be kept in check.
Please just be safe out there
i forget how fucking important representation is until I start crying one chapter into a book because the book has queer brown girls
i'm just,, so starved of representation and seeing it and now I'm like,,, I just,,,
Aw that's noice
honestly, i will watch anything with other ✨gays✨ in it lmao
i forget how fucking important representation is until I start crying one chapter into a book because the book has queer brown girls
and this is the main reason i have a mexican-native-american gay boy in my nano project
i love the gays and read so much lgbtq books but man it's different when it's like,,, closer to me
I'm not Bengali but that's still South Asia!! that's the closest I've Ever gotten and i,,
give me more representation please I don't want to be selfish I just want to be seen