MAY 30TH DEMONSTRATION AFTER-ACTION REPORT
Stats:
Length of demonstration: Approx. 5 hours
Participants: 11
Flyers Distributed: Approx. 350
Cameras used by Anons during demonstration: 3
Arrests: 0
Anon Indy, Zewuce, Cock Czar and I got on the road towards Monument Circle at approximately 11. The car was loaded with all the proper supplies; signs, flyers, the radio and music and extra masks. We found a parking spot, got masked and ready and headed towards the destination. While we were closing in on our destination (and stopping at a Jimmy John’s to take a leak), I noticed three people following right beside us. It turns out they were there to join us for the demonstration, so when we got to our spot, I shuffled through Indy’s bag and gave them masks and sunglasses. Soon after getting set up, two other gentlemen joined us for the rally.
We got the signs out, flyers in hand and the music going and set about our work. The first hour and a half was a bit slow as far as foot traffic goes. A local Indianapolis cop stopped by and asked what we were doing. I explained to him the purpose of our protest and he nodded his approval and reminded us not to block the sideways or stand out in the road and then went about his business.
Cock Czar and Zewuce took the corner opposite the main group to cover more ground and our protest continued. We soon joined them at their corner since it was in the shade and soon after we got set-up over there, two more gentlemen joined us, one of whom spent most of his time filming and taking pictures. We had the usual mix of passer-bys; many refused to acknowledge our presence, others took flyers quietly and walked on and more than a few spent time talking to us, asking about our cause. One group of pedestrians (a family) took a great interest in our cause and had pictures taken with the group and even took a batch of flyers for themselves. Another gentleman stopped his huge bus to ask about the cause and took our literature. As we were wrapping up, one of the coach ladies (who drive the horse-drawn coaches for Indianapolis tourists) pointed us out to her passengers and explained our cause to them.
We had very little hostility; the only incident that I witnessed was a black lady who angrily refused our literature and spat at us to take off our masks. We had a few incidents of suspicious activity; a gentleman kept walking around, changing his clothes three times in what appeared to be an attempt to disguise his identity. Another man kept taking pictures of us and packing up his equipment every time we noticed him. A vehicle with duct tape on the back windows also circled around several times.
One humorous incident was a gentleman who had his van parked and his doors wide open. Indy told me to keep a sharp eye out because the gentleman was seen talking to a police officer, Indy thought maybe the guy was talking about us and we were about to be busted. However it turned out that the man was selling Christian hats to feed the homeless in a local shelter. A few of us talked to him and he was a nice man, he supported what we were doing and asked us to turn it over to God.
The demonstration ended at around five o’clock, we posed for one last group picture and then went off on our separate ways. It was a successful day, we had more than double the amount of demonstrators than the last rally, we got a good amount of literature distributed, met a lot of supportive people and at times, danced to goofy music to keep ourselves in high spirits.
The pictures and video from the day should be posted soon.
-Mr. LaVey
Length of demonstration: Approx. 5 hours
Participants: 11
Flyers Distributed: Approx. 350
Cameras used by Anons during demonstration: 3
Arrests: 0
Anon Indy, Zewuce, Cock Czar and I got on the road towards Monument Circle at approximately 11. The car was loaded with all the proper supplies; signs, flyers, the radio and music and extra masks. We found a parking spot, got masked and ready and headed towards the destination. While we were closing in on our destination (and stopping at a Jimmy John’s to take a leak), I noticed three people following right beside us. It turns out they were there to join us for the demonstration, so when we got to our spot, I shuffled through Indy’s bag and gave them masks and sunglasses. Soon after getting set up, two other gentlemen joined us for the rally.
We got the signs out, flyers in hand and the music going and set about our work. The first hour and a half was a bit slow as far as foot traffic goes. A local Indianapolis cop stopped by and asked what we were doing. I explained to him the purpose of our protest and he nodded his approval and reminded us not to block the sideways or stand out in the road and then went about his business.
Cock Czar and Zewuce took the corner opposite the main group to cover more ground and our protest continued. We soon joined them at their corner since it was in the shade and soon after we got set-up over there, two more gentlemen joined us, one of whom spent most of his time filming and taking pictures. We had the usual mix of passer-bys; many refused to acknowledge our presence, others took flyers quietly and walked on and more than a few spent time talking to us, asking about our cause. One group of pedestrians (a family) took a great interest in our cause and had pictures taken with the group and even took a batch of flyers for themselves. Another gentleman stopped his huge bus to ask about the cause and took our literature. As we were wrapping up, one of the coach ladies (who drive the horse-drawn coaches for Indianapolis tourists) pointed us out to her passengers and explained our cause to them.
We had very little hostility; the only incident that I witnessed was a black lady who angrily refused our literature and spat at us to take off our masks. We had a few incidents of suspicious activity; a gentleman kept walking around, changing his clothes three times in what appeared to be an attempt to disguise his identity. Another man kept taking pictures of us and packing up his equipment every time we noticed him. A vehicle with duct tape on the back windows also circled around several times.
One humorous incident was a gentleman who had his van parked and his doors wide open. Indy told me to keep a sharp eye out because the gentleman was seen talking to a police officer, Indy thought maybe the guy was talking about us and we were about to be busted. However it turned out that the man was selling Christian hats to feed the homeless in a local shelter. A few of us talked to him and he was a nice man, he supported what we were doing and asked us to turn it over to God.
The demonstration ended at around five o’clock, we posed for one last group picture and then went off on our separate ways. It was a successful day, we had more than double the amount of demonstrators than the last rally, we got a good amount of literature distributed, met a lot of supportive people and at times, danced to goofy music to keep ourselves in high spirits.
The pictures and video from the day should be posted soon.
-Mr. LaVey
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by AnonIndy on -
"While we were closing in on our destination (and stopping at a Jimmy John’s to take a leak), I noticed three people following right beside us. It turns out they were there to join us for the demonstration, so when we got to our spot, I shuffled through Indy’s bag and gave them masks and sunglasses."
The three people mentioned here were Kozott and her two guests, who are not currently members here.
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Permalink Reply by AnonIndy on
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"Soon after getting set up, two other gentlemen joined us for the rally."
The two guys mentioned here were JAY RODD and his guest, who is not currently a member here.
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Permalink Reply by AnonIndy on
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"We soon joined them at their corner since it was in the shade and soon after we got set-up over there, two more gentlemen joined us, one of whom spent most of his time filming and taking pictures."
The two men mentioned here were Tallimar and his guest, who is not currently a member here. Tallimar took a LOT of video, which is why I didn't film much; he had it covered! He said that the pictures he took would be posted here within a few days, and the videos will be edited and posted to YouTube within a week. I'm looking forward to it, Tallimar!
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Permalink Reply by AnonIndy on
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All in all, you guys missed one hell of a protest... Not only did we have more than twice the attendance, but I honestly had a lot more fun than last month. Let's go again!
Love,
AnonIndy
5/30 Event Organizer
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Permalink Reply by Reason on -
Sorry I wasn't there, but i did drive by, seen you guys, didn't say anything as to stay anonymous for the time being. also, did anyone notice the wedding?
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Permalink Reply by JAY-RODD-7141 on -
i did notice the wedding, i saw them taking pictures right before i asked where to park. i had a great time guys, and im gonna get my guest to sign up here so we can get him a little more involved.
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Permalink Reply by AnonymousTrotskyist on -
Well, i hope to come to next month's at the earliest. Hopefully that one should be good.
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Permalink Reply by Unknown Savior on -
I didnt make it although I wanted to.I wont be able to go to another protest until July unless it is on a sunday or saturday so try to get one on one of those days
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Permalink Reply by AnonymousTrotskyist on
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All of them are on Saturdays. LURK MOAR
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Permalink Reply by Kozott on -
I enjoyed myself, I'm sorry I wasn't more talkative and such if I seemed distant. I am the farthest thing from loud enough to talk even without my face covered so I just prefer to keep quiet.
I don't know if my companions liked it quite as much, Mr. Manlyman Kyle in particular looked miserable, but I have another friend I will be bringing if (or not) they decide to attend next month. I now have two Fawkes masks, of course, they arrived Saturday during the protest instead of Friday like they were promised.. Ffffuuu.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to June.
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