A handy guide for the BP protestacular.
A hierarchy of desired outcomes if you get knackered:
1. ACD (Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal)
2. Conditional discharge
3. Tattoo of LOVE/HATE on your fingers with a hot needle at RikersIMPORTANT UPDATE RECEIVED FROM THE OCCUPATION OF BP STATION FACEBOOK GROUP:
Dress up as your favorite sea creature or mermaid (or carry signs, stuffed animals, etc). Bring your righteous anger and your friends. (Ideas: BP Spills, BP Kills, British Polluter, Cap Oil Wells Not Liability, etc)
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If you would like to avoid interactions with police, please stay on the public sidewalk edging the gas station. If you would like to wear a costume or risk arrest (by helping block the gas pumps more or less aggressively), or can help with props, please RSVP to Sally Newman at scnewman@…
WE’RE TAKING IT TO THE STREETS, MOTHERFUCKERS.
COMMENTARY: OMG this sounds like so much fun!!
Aren’t BP stations independently owned? You guys are just going to harass some poor small business owner.
