5 Lessons from Protest Participation

This isn’t going to be political, so all sides can continue reading peacefully. This morning's post is an entirely sociological observation.

When you show up at a protest, yes, you believe in the cause, but it’s better if you heed the following, so:

1.    Bring a sign. Homemade is best. People stop and take your picture. You will feel clever. Maybe you will make a friend or find your picture in the local paper.

2.    The noise is chaotic. Relax, it isn’t just aging – no one else can hear what the speakers are saying.

3.    Make the sign double sided – the people behind you are also bored because they can’t hear anything either.

4.    Get yourself into the right frame of mind; you are supporting a cause. If you want entertainment, watch The Diplomat (watch it anyway).

5.    Don’t expect to find your friends. They are also shrinking and, in case you haven't noticed, your elderly friends look a lot like the 10,000 others standing around.

If you didn’t follow these suggestions at the last protest, don’t worry. You will have many more opportunities………..