I was about to post a comment that protesters need to make sure their sign posts are made of something sturdy that will make a good club for going upside an ACORN head that is “in your face” and inciting violence.
In Charlotte, the law says that the stick has to be wood, paper, or plastic, blunt on the ends, and not exceeding 40” in length. I saw everything but that at the Sweet Tea Party. A 3/4” bamboo stick cut at the knuckle section will not break easily, can be used as a baton, then stuck back in the flag.