Civil Disobedience – Rules of Engagement – Protest, Strike or Riot

It’s pretty much a given that whichever you pick, you’re breaking a law(s).

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You may be occupying space that isn’t yours. Intruding on their peace, quiet and autonomy. Their right of passage and ease of function.

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If you’re engaging with them and they don’t want to participate, it’s pretty difficult for them to refuse.

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If you stay for awhile, past a day or two, you are occupying their space.

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You are going to attract the attention of the media. Which may give them bad press. You may embarrass them. Is it deserved? (where there’s smoke there’s fire!)

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You may stop or impede productive tasks and possibly block trade or service.

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Even if you intend a peaceful demonstration, there’s no way you can insure they or the security/police will remain peaceful.

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As an organizer, you are responsible for the safety of your members.

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Be sure not to litter. Or impede orderly traffic thru the site.

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You must be prepared to pay all citations, court costs, lawyers’ fees, or contracted obligations – theirs or yours. Accrued debt isn’t allowed.

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You cannot destroy property.

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Still up for it? And to what degree?