Peaceful Protest at Texas Capitol in Austin
Details
PEACEFUL & SAFE protest begins 1pm Saturday at the Capitol in Austin.
See DOs and DON'Ts below.
"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE..." ~ Bill of Rights, Amendment 1
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/bill-of-rights/
DOs
DO Practice all reasonable precautions related to safety from the virus.
DO Wear a surgical mask, N95 mask, or cloth face covering.
DO Practice social distancing.
DO Bring signs and placards.
DO make your sign out of light wood, PVC pipe, cardboard, foam board, or poster board.
DO Bring bust cards (small cards that remind you of your rights and what to say to the police).
DO Bring voice amplification, bullhorn, PA.
DO Bring water, food and snacks.
DO Bring rain and/or sun protection.
DO Bring cameras, phones, and recording devices.
DO Record everything.
DO Notify the press and everyone you know about the rally, and ask them to be there.
DO Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
DO Wear weather appropriate clothing (warm / cold weather).
DO Consider bringing protective gear, if able (goggles, face shields, knee/elbow pads).
DO Consider bringing head protection, such as a bicycle helmet or hard hat.
DO Prepare a SHORT statement for the press, in case you get interviewed.
DO Prepare to be arrested. I’m not saying you WILL be arrested, but it’s a possibility. You might spend the night in jail.
DO Keep in mind few businesses will be open in that area, meaning possibly nowhere to pee. I just ordered a travel pee cup thing from Amazon that will arrive by Friday. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZMVMXL
DON’Ts
DON’T Bring any weapons of any kind.
DON’T Bring anything that can even be construed as a weapon.
DON’T Bring anything with a point, sharp edge, or that could be used as a club.
DON’T Bring anything that can launch or fire a projectile of any kind.
DON’T make your sign out of anything that could hurt anyone. DON’T use a sharp stick or metal pipe for example.
DON’T make a huge heavy sign that you will have to carry around all day
DON’T act aggressive, threaten, or verbally abuse ANYONE.
DON’T get in a fight with ANYONE.
DON’T use foul or abusive language on your sign.
DON’T yell foul or abusive language or use that kind of language with the press or the police.
DON’T get too close to people you don’t know and that aren’t in your personal group.
DON’T resist arrest. If you are getting arrested, peacefully comply and cooperate.
DON’T damage or deface any property.
DON’T litter.
SUGGESTED SLOGANS
Feel free to make up your own slogan, but here are some ideas:
OPEN TEXAS NOW
OPEN AUSTIN NOW
FREEDOM NOW
WE HAVE RIGHTS
NO STRIKE FORCE JUST WORKFORCE
OUR LIVES OUR CHOICE
NO MORE LOCKDOWN
END THE LOCKDOWN
END LOCKDOWN NOW
THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT CANCELLED
BILL OF RIGHTS, DUH
STAND UP TEXAS
FREE TEXAS
TEXAS BACK TO WORK
TEXAS BACK TO LIFE
WE WANT TO LIVE
More details coming soon. Please be sure to watch your email.
Other resources at https://ClearSay.net
Please spread this around! There is strength in numbers.