[blam]

"However, you are right that this is dangerous and the people going to the protest should realize that they are running a risk of being attacked."

That's why there should be armed support on-call off-site. No problems, no call.

If there are problems, call the calvary!

[dschapin]

I would be afraid that having armed support on call could end up escalating a fist fight into something much more tragic. Any such tragedy would certainly be spun to make us look bad even if the SEIU started it. I think a better idea would be to have the police aware of the protest ready to respond if there is any trouble.

[SuziQ]

If there are problems, call the calvary!

I'm sure that Jesus will be with them in spirit, but for help on the ground, the CAVALRY might be a better option. ;o)