'Classic intimidation'—Black Lives Matter activists say FBI showed up at homes to ask RNC protest plans

This is starting to sound like a police-state Disneyland:

To ensure your safety and prevent injury from having your hands outside of a police vehicle, your arms will be ziptied behind your back before you are placed in the ride.

We know that it is concerning to lose track of your family members so please be sure to stand near your family members when we violate your rights to free speech and assembly by arresting all of you at the same time. Unfortunately, requests by separated family members to be placed in the same holding cell will not be honored due to the sheer number of people whose rights we will likely violate.

Remember that concessions are available to kettled protesters in the form of tear gas canisters, pepper spray, and zipties. Ask your nearest officer for any or all of these options at your convenience. Please remember to also request these loudly as it is difficult to hear you through the standard issue riot helmet, i.e. “freedom armor™.”

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