Friday, January 20, 2017, Noon to 1:00 pm
"Rev. Ben Meyers, minister of the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo (UUSM), announced today that UUSM members will stand in solidarity for peace, sustainability and social justice on Inauguration Day, January 20th. He invited the greater Peninsula community to join in a peaceful protest from noon – 1 p.m. along the El Camino Real (ECR) from San Francisco to San Jose."
To everyone who lives, works, and studies in the Counties of San Francisco, San
Mateo, and Santa Clara:
If you are deeply concerned about the rhetoric and policies of the incoming
administration, come out of your homes, work places, schools, and churches on
Inauguration Day, January 20. Go to the section of El Camino Real closest to you and let’s all do a sidewalk protest for one hour, starting at noon.
It is LEGAL to protest on a sidewalk without a permit as long as you are not
obstructing the free flow of vehicles and people.
Come in groups. Organize your families, friends, churches, co-workers, classes,
nonprofit organizations, affinity groups, etc. If possible, have a big sign with your
group’s name. (Of course, individuals are also welcome.)
Bring banners and signs expressing whatever concerns you the most about the new
administration. Be direct and clear, but PLEASE, no hateful or violent language.
Stand on the sidewalk in a line, facing the road. DO NOT BLOCK TRAFFIC,
PEDESTRIANS, DRIVEWAYS, OR BUILDING ENTRANCES. Do not use sound
amplifying equipment.
If a section of sidewalk becomes congested, move
down to an empty stretch and line that gap.
Do not litter. Be considerate. Follow all laws.
Take photos and video of your protest and share
on social media. If you are so inclined, sing!
At 1:00 o’clock, we’ll peacefully disperse.
If we come out in force, we’ll line up in strings of humanity along El Camino Real
down the length of the Bay Area Peninsula. Let’s show that we will stand our ground and fight for tolerance, decency, shared prosperity, and democracy in our country!
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