D.C. authorities vow to respect Trumps inaugural protesters if theyre peaceful

[riversedge]

I just hope all stay safe--everybody.




D.C. authorities vow to respect Trump’s inaugural protesters — if they’re peaceful

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-authorities-vow-to-respect-trumps-inaugural-protesters--if-theyre-peaceful/2017/01/06/4951e74c-d44c-11e6-a783-cd3fa950f2fd_story.html?postshare=6481484004266806&tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.1a5a9b4408e1


By Aaron C. Davis January 6

On the floor of an Army post two miles south of the Capitol on Friday, soldiers moved index cards representing groups of roving protesters around a giant map of Washington. Then they plotted where to post police and National Guard soldiers to ensure the presidential inauguration is not disrupted.

Planning for protesters is taking up more bandwidth ahead of the quadrennial festivities in the District than at any time in over a decade, since thousands sought to overshadow the second inauguration of President George W. Bush in 2005, officials say.

The number of those who might converge in the District this month to protest the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is unclear. But dozens of groups have applied for permits, and more than 100,000 have registered online that they plan to participate in a march the day after the Jan. 20 inauguration.

In light of those early indications, authorities on Friday dedicated a large share of a rare, joint news conference with D.C. police and the Secret Service to stress that they will respect the rights of those demonstrating. In return, the authorities said, they expect the gatherings will remain peaceful.................





'Women's March on Washington' organizer emphasizes inclusivity
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'Women’s March on Washington’ organizer Bob Bland speaks with The Washington Post's social change reporter, Sandhya Somashekhar, about the rally planned for the day after Donald Trump's inauguration. (Elyse Samuels/The Washington Post)

[femmocrat]

1. I am going to the Women's March.

They sent us a form to fill out that lists personal and legal contacts, medical history, etc. in case we are arrested!

[HoneyBadger]

2. I find the differences between the marches striking

The DC march, which I had considered going to (damn $600 hotel rooms), is small child friendly, anti identity politics, has ACLU endorsement, and is specifically for women's issues, peaceful and purposely vague on Trump. I am getting a love and 60's vibe.

Am going to the NYC version, which from the comments that I have read, looks to be the opposite of that, to the degree that the DC organizers have disavowed NYC. More of an Occupy vibe.

We shall see.

[Hekate]

3. Something in me doesn't want to go to DC just now. I'm going to Los Angeles...

....and I have no idea what the "theme" is, except Women. I have not bothered to find out -- I just want to go and express how I feel about Trump among likeminded folks. When I got the email I said hell yes count me in. The local Dem Women (that's what they call themselves) and others are putting together the charter busses for the 100 mile trip.