Submitted by pqmIII t3_10nsmui in washingtondc
qpdbun t1_j6avedq wrote
Reply to comment by LilInterweb in Massive police presence down 18th street @ 6pm by pqmIII
The police work with and protect the protesters. They also ensure no crimes are being committed by or against the group. The leaders of the protest tell the police what their route will be, so a large police presence is used to block traffic and streets so the protesters can safely walk their route. In the case of counter protesters showing up to start issues, the police are there to keep the groups separated. In reference to the police outnumbering the protesters, it’s hard to tell how big the protest may become. It’ll start with the main group/organizers, and as they walk through DC it’s not unusual to gather more protesters in a snowball effect.
LilInterweb t1_j6avmni wrote
No one in DC is going to hard marchers. Their presence makes it feel like we live in a police state and prevent us from feeling free. The violent hand of the state always present ready to pounce. Expecting the worst from people.
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