nonviolence training

I got to attend some nonviolence training, It was very straight forward, know when to walk away, avoid confrontation, etc. I also learned about how to avoid getting arrested, and how to avoid being arrested, as well as the pro's and cons of each.

I also got to write the phone number of the ACLU on my arm. In a different discussion I was warned that the large numbers of police that were patrolling the capitol were friendly, but they obeyed orders, and "they are not here to serve you lunch".

Also, at another meeting, the people were encouraged to bring their "less granola-y friends" to improve the presentation of the protesters.