Michael Moore has created a web site trying to disrupt Predident Trump's inauguration. How should protesters be handled?

2016-12-08T07:39:33-05:00

http://www.disruptj20.org/

#DisruptJ20 will converge on January 20th and 21st, 2017 to confront white supremacy, patriarchy, LGBTQ hate, ableism and other forms of oppression that is exploited under a capitalist system that has been emboldened by the alt-right.

Response by SGT William Howell made Dec 8 at 2016 7:42 AM

2016-12-08T07:42:54-05:00

The first thing I would do if were Trump is yank that asshat's visa.

Go back to Canada where they hate you too, but you are theirs!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2016 7:42 AM

2016-12-08T07:42:57-05:00

uuuuugh this guy :(

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Dec 8 at 2016 7:43 AM

2016-12-08T07:43:59-05:00

Protesters should be handled legally. Not delicately, but legally. Moore is disgusting and gross. Closest thing to Jabba the Hut we have here in the US. I actually feel sorry for him.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Dec 8 at 2016 8:00 AM

2016-12-08T08:00:05-05:00

Protesting is our right as Americans. While I have no love for Michael Moore, we should treat these protests as we would any others, with respect for their views and dignity.

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Dec 8 at 2016 8:09 AM

2016-12-08T08:09:25-05:00

If they are polite protesters, NOTHING. If the violate the protest guidelines and disrupt the proceedings, BOOK THEM and arrest Moore for inciting to riot.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Dec 8 at 2016 9:10 AM

2016-12-08T09:10:59-05:00

However many show up or how they behave, I want the authorities to handle it with professionalism and with restraint (until can't). The best way to continue Trump's rise in approval will be for his team to ensure this is handled well, thus further alienating the far left fringe from main stream America.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 8 at 2016 10:32 AM

2016-12-08T10:32:06-05:00

This event will be controlled and provisions made for any peaceful protests. Activists and violence managed as subtly as possible.

Response by SGT James Colwell made Dec 8 at 2016 11:07 AM

2016-12-08T11:07:34-05:00

Response to protestors is in direct relation to the actions of the protestors. Peaceful, respectful protest is protected under the 1st Amendment. Violence or civil disruption (blocking streets, etc.) is not, and should be dealt with accordingly by law enforcement. Under no circumstances should anybody incite an escalation.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Dec 8 at 2016 11:07 AM

2016-12-08T11:07:53-05:00

MSgt George Cater, it's everyone's right to protest and as long as it is done legally, then I guess it's OK. There will be so many barriers and so much security, I can't imagine a protest that will be able to take place close enough to be of any consequence.
On the other hand, I think that it is reprehensible for anyone to try and organize such an event, regardless of party affiliation. It's shameful that Michael Moore is doing this, but I expect nothing less from him.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Dec 8 at 2016 11:16 AM

2016-12-08T11:16:43-05:00

Agree! Protests should be allowed. Any disruption of the inauguration ceremony should be dealt with quickly, strongly, and within the limits of the law. Law and order are the key words and entirely in accordance with Mr. Trump's ideals. The inauguration ceremony is part of the peaceful transition of power. To make it otherwise is anti-American--not surprising from the Moore crowd.

Response by PO3 Paul F. made Dec 8 at 2016 11:45 AM

2016-12-08T11:45:07-05:00

I suspect there will be a bunch of Bad Azz Hombres, as in FBI/CIA/Military operatives, in the crowd seeing to it that the inauguration goes smoothly. I would not want to be the protesters that get themselves arrested at this event.

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Dec 9 at 2016 3:00 PM

2016-12-09T15:00:09-05:00

We have the first amendment but disrupting something as important as a presidential inauguration should not be disrupted.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2016 3:30 AM

2016-12-10T03:30:12-05:00

Ignore them. Do not give them a platform to influence or disrupt your day. I plan on going to work and eating my normal meal and getting my 4 hours of sleep that night.

Response by COL David Turk made Dec 15 at 2016 3:00 PM

2016-12-15T15:00:56-05:00

Our MP BN (including me), out of Fort Dix, provided support to Presidents Nixon's inauguration in Jan 1973. We had a multitude of roles; traffic control, bleacher presence, augment Armed Forces Police. They had an airborne battalion standing by (somewhere in the city) to provide additional support (riot control, reactionary force, etc.).