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FirstLight

(13,362 posts)
Fri May 29, 2020, 10:41 PM May 2020

What's your excuse...? I know I have a few...

So my daughter wants to go get in the mix in Sac and I am in NO way gonna drive her or get near that shit... not to mention a pandemic. NO thank you.

But at what point DO we joing the ranks on the streets?
when this siege in our cities and homes between the capitalism racism and pandemic continues for a few months?

At what point do you feel like you will put boots on the ground?


Im a chicken, I dont even pretend to know that answer myself. Just curious if anyone here has recently asked themselves any questions like these?

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What's your excuse...? I know I have a few... (Original Post) FirstLight May 2020 OP
I'm going out tomorrow. WhiskeyGrinder May 2020 #1
Thank You... FirstLight May 2020 #2
Minnesota, but not the Twin Cities. WhiskeyGrinder May 2020 #5
good stuff, good luck and stay safe... FirstLight May 2020 #7
My excuse is that I'm old. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2020 #3
I get it...Im probably younger than you ;) lol BUT FirstLight May 2020 #4
Also, there are lots of ways to help even if you can't leave the house. WhiskeyGrinder May 2020 #6
I actually have my own version... FirstLight May 2020 #8

FirstLight

(13,362 posts)
2. Thank You...
Fri May 29, 2020, 10:44 PM
May 2020

More details? like what region you're in and maybe your reasons for going, what you expect?

thank you again for braving it all...my spirit is out there but my flesh is super weak. and having an autoimmune issue makes me even more fearful at this point

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,362 posts)
5. Minnesota, but not the Twin Cities.
Fri May 29, 2020, 11:08 PM
May 2020

I expect anger and passion, but not direct action. It's a daytime protest; not sure how many will show.

FirstLight

(13,362 posts)
4. I get it...Im probably younger than you ;) lol BUT
Fri May 29, 2020, 10:52 PM
May 2020

got some nasty health stuff that makes just "normal" life challenging, can't run from cops for shit!

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,362 posts)
6. Also, there are lots of ways to help even if you can't leave the house.
Fri May 29, 2020, 11:11 PM
May 2020

So many funds to donate to -- even $5 helps with food donations, medical aid, bail funds, etc.. LMK if you need help finding one in your area.

FirstLight

(13,362 posts)
8. I actually have my own version...
Fri May 29, 2020, 11:17 PM
May 2020

Found a great listing of racial and equality movements and orgs...I am working my way through seeing if I can offer some services, even remotely...emailing calling etc. My background is in pr and journalism, so I hope i can contribute

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