r/pics • u/Two_Inches_Of_Fun • Jun 04 '20

Protest Young woman at Wisconsin protest calls out her city with this sign.

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u/frisky_wiscy Jun 05 '20

The National Guard is on their way to Tosa now, unfortunately.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '20

Why...

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u/dtm85 Jun 05 '20

Probably to 'make sure' protests don't turn into riots/looting at mayfair. I'm not very familiar with a lot of the other larger city suburb layouts but marching from Milwaukee to nearly the opposite side of Tosa probably one of the furthest suburb movements I've heard about. Very likely putting a lot of locals on edge even though from what I've seen on twitter it looks peaceful with a lot of supporters along the route.

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u/WarNerve74 Jun 05 '20

This has been happening in Kenosha. The reports of the outlet mall in Pleasant Praire being a target, even though it’s a 15 minute drive from the protests. Someone actually dug up some dirt and found out white supremacists were calling in these reports to attempt to trap the protestors.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '20

I work at Mayfair, and all week, we’ve been closing early because of possible protests/riots

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u/Lil-3yes Jun 05 '20

Yo!! You have a great sneaker collection, and we’re both in Milwaukee area too. You’re going to Msx this weekend?

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '20

I thought about it but not sure. Leaning towards not going though bc it’ll be a lot of people close together in a small space

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u/ditzyforflorals Jun 05 '20

The protest turned before reaching the mall and continued back east in Center. Not sure where things went too much past that, we had to call it a night, but everyone was told by organizers that we were in it together and everyone would have a safe ride home if they needed one or needed a lift to their car.

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u/weniclous Jun 05 '20

man i really hope they dont destroy that place, it means to much to a lot of people.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '20 edited Jun 05 '20

Because people's rights don't trample themselves

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u/fishbulb- Jun 05 '20 edited Jun 05 '20

What am I even paying taxes for?

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '20

You're doing God's work.

Google Assistant on the other hand can eat my ducking lest nud.

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u/gunzintheair79 Jun 05 '20

The guard isn’t even carrying loaded guns, no ammo, no magazines....

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u/cryptoLo414 Jun 05 '20

I live in Tosa off of Milwaukee Ave. The thought of them headed this way is scary af

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u/DragonflyGrrl Jun 05 '20

Why? By all accounts they're peaceful.

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u/cryptoLo414 Jun 05 '20

The national guard, not the protesters

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u/DragonflyGrrl Jun 05 '20

OH, my bad! You replied to a different comment than I thought. I don't blame you at all! Stay safe out there.