It's possible protestors will be smeared regardless of whatever flag they wave, but if you think optics do not matter, I suggest you read up on the Civil Rights Movement. It was carefully orchestrated for media, legal action and ultimately public opinion.
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People mistake " non-violent protest" for "no violence". But state violence is a goal.
Pissing off the feds is good.
Put their immorality on display
The arguably defining aspect of the CRM was its organization and discipline, indeed - all the major accomplishments happened during its most organized and disciplined phases
From dress code to how people acted and what they wrote on signs - i do not understand abandoning organization!
Today's liberals aren't even a movement let alone have leadership. Dems seem to be content with hiding and hoping they get to 215+1 in the House in 2027.
Sure, as much people as possible should be conscious of this and bring american flags, and maybe be bring extra to hand out, but the problem will be there regardless
It's not like folks went out to Walmart and bought a Mexican flag.
People just have them.
California used to be Mexico.
Many people here are Mexican or have heritage
One is vastly more sympathetic to the average person
Goddamn typos always in the worst places