Need Advice: What to bring to D.C. for the march...

[QuettaKid]

this will be our first big march in D.C. any and all advice greatly appreciated.

[libnnc]

1. I need some advice too

I'm only staying one night so I'm packing really lightly

[rfranklin]

2. morning after pills....

and other birth control devices....hey, hey, hey! You wild and crazy guys!

[Mr_Spock]

29. That's not funny

Wise ass :D

[RagingInMiami]

3. Bail money and a telephone number to a good lawyer

[libnnc]

6. well I have neither

I don't scare that easily either.

[OKDem08]

8. serious?

how much is bail?

[RagingInMiami]

I really don't know

But many people who get arrested at protests were just simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. Either they stepped into the street by mistake after a cop told everybody to stay on the sidewalk, or they just got caught up in something that they were not involved in.

[OKDem08]

15. what's with that?

we would like to go to Washington DC on the 24th but the risk of being put in jail...my god...we don't have bail money!

[RagingInMiami]

21. Sometimes you have to take one for the team

Or in this case, the country.

I'm not saying to purposely get arrested but things can get chaotic. If you're the type of person who remains in the background, odds are you won't get arrested. Or if you're like me, who gets carried away with all the chaos, then your chances of getting arrested increase.

[OKDem08]

22. yeah, but I am so sincerely pissed off

I want to go. I want to be a part of it...oh, fuck the bail money. We don't have it but we'll go any way!

[RagingInMiami]

23. We're going to be there in numbers

We will take care of those that go down.

[OKDem08]

25. thank you, thank you!

We will be there!!

[nashbridges]

28. Find out where the permit is for

And for God's sakes, stay in that area. The last time the protests at the world bank were here, anyone who strayed outside the designated area and caused trouble were just rounded up and sent to jail. More than a few people who weren't even part of the protest were rounded up, too. They were arresting 600 people at a time, regardless of whether or not all 600 were breaking a law.

If you are mistakenly arrested, it will take at least 24 hours to get out of holding. The last time they did a mass round up most people didn't have to post bail, and most weren't convicted, but they did have to return for a court date. If you get rounded up, prepare to be incovenienced.

And don't, like some protesters did, blow air horns at the police horses. It scares them, it's cruel, and it's a misdemeanor. The horses don't have any idea what's going on, so punishing them doesn't make any sense.

[babylonsister]

4. Your outrage! nt

[alittlelark]

5. You friends and your RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION!!!

[sbj405]

7. A few things . . .

Comfortable walking shoes
Depending on weather - raingear, sunscreen, etc.
Definitely have some water and snacks with you
A creative sign
Your camera

See you in a few weeks.

[shraby]

9. A camera.

[undergroundpanther]

11. I'm gonna dress up as Sekhmet

Because she is a godess of justice!Who was misused by a tyrant and his chronies(ra)

Bring water camera,,something to write with/on to take down phone numbers, a cell phone or phone card,pepperspray,( for when angry neocons attack) A nice insulting sign,dress for being on your feet all day outside,parking money a map,pocket constitution,
lightweight portable chair maybe,sunscreen sunglasses,easy to eat snacks,bag lunch,spend money in a hidden place,

[undergroundpanther]

12. a grocery bag

A plastic one because people and orgs..give out flyers and other stuff and it's nice to have somewhere to stash it until you have time to check it out.

[The empressof all]

10. In addition.....

Baby Wipes or Hand Sanatizer (Both preferable) (it's nice to feel clean)
Roll of Toilet Paper (usually scarce in the porty potties)
Good shoes (I like to have a spare pair of socks)
A Hat (good to keep you warm or cool)
Sun Screen
Lots of Protein to keep your energy up

[cally]

13. What I'm bringing

comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, water, sandwich, and sunscreen. I sometimes bring a camera. I put ID and some cash in my pocket. I try to keep it very light and not bring anything valuable that I don't want to lose. Remember that restrooms are scarce and have long lines.

[KG]

14. whatever you do, don't wear tye-dye.

war protestin' is serious business! :eyes:

[liberalitch]

27. WAR IS OVER! (If you want it) Sweat shirt

Camera, lap top (that will stay in the room during the march)..... drinkin' money!

[Nikki Stone 1]

16. Mosquito Repellent

....

[RagingInMiami]

17. Here's a good link

http://www.starhawk.org/activism/trainer-resources/teargas.html

[are_we_united_yet]

18. A spare Levee and rowboat

[bertha katzenengel]

19. Cutter's bug repellant - the mosquitoes carry backpacks here

and sunscreen.

[HeeBGBz]

20. Mardi Gras beads!

Fling em far and wide

[shraby]

24. Also take some good wrap around sun glasses

for pepper spray if the cops get antsy.

[newyawker99]

26. kick

:kick: