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There have been violent confrontations in Los Angeles 1 (and Paramount, which I guess is nearby?) yesterday and today. Protestors have been hit with tear gas, non-lethal bullets, and maybe vehicles. Extensive coverage on Twitter, NOTHING on NPR. Their policy is not to publish until they have corroboration from three separate sources, but there are reporters in the streets, including at least one in a gas mask. 2

I hope to have multiple descendants in under two weeks. 3 I am packed and ready to wait in a waiting room or rock babies if things go well. But aside from that, am I ready in other aspects of life? for resistance? Would I put my life or at least my lungs and skin on the line to confront ICE and the (presumed) cosplay militias?


1 LA area niece is not involved

2 Scientific American, from 2020
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-protect-yourself-during-protests/

3 https://lauradi7dw.dreamwidth.org/938373.html