I would urge you to go. I'm the same type of person as you - I'd like nothing more than to punch the snot out of a few of these freeloading, overbearing crybaby thugs. But I've gone on a few excursions to Washington and elsewhere over the last 2 years or so anyway. I just take my camera and busy myself taking pictures.
The more, the merrier! If you can moderate yourself or busy yourself somehow while you are there, I recommend that you go if for no other reason than to reinforce the Republicans that are standing tall in this battle. If you have to, stay in the background and keep quiet.
Well, I have to agree with him.
I am also way too much of a hot head for these types of things.
Libs/Thugs have a way of “physically assaulting” without ever seemingly taking a direct action, and I cannot tolerate that.
What I mean is, they don’t punch or push, but have this sort of spitting in your face from 1 inch away, bumping your chest, group nudging intimidation tactic that I just can’t let fly.
When that occurs, I’m simply going to punch you right in the face, kick you in your disgustingly fat stomach, or simply just crush your nose into your face.
Problem is, then you usually get arrested because all they did was “chest bump and spit in your face.” It takes a lot of patience to let that kind of behavior go, and I just don’t have it.
I’m planning on going to document the events.
Everyone needs to be prepared for the unions and anarchists to incite things. The Wisconsin teachers I’ve dealt with have been courteous and non-violent, but outside activists have been streaming into the state in the last few days.
No matter what people say or do to get you riled up, just let it pass. Conservatives won at the ballot box in November and the left is having a temper tantrum like a spoiled toddler. They can yell all they want. Conservatives are the grown ups telling them they can’t have any more candy.
I would suggest people be prepared for the worst, though.
Know your surroundings. Look for safe exits to avoid problems. If your gut says to get out, follow your instincts. It’s better to get out before trouble starts.
Also, be prepared for the possibility of tear gas. The Madison police have used it in the past.
Don’t wear contact lenses.
Carry a bandana or similar cloth and some vinegar to soak it in. You can use this as a short-term gas mask to get out of the area.
Keep a couple bottles of water to wash out your eyes and rinse your mouth and face.