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Maimonides' Rules for Covering Protests
I do this fairly often. When you suffer from agoraphobia, angry crowds are the ultimate thrill-ride. But I've learned from my mistakes.
1. Do not engage. If you're asked who you're with say you're a tourist, an independent photographer, or there as part of the protest if you answer at all.
2. Do not be a lightning rod. They are also filming. Do not give them video to work with.
3. Do not get hurt. I've been punched while playing this game, when I was stupid enough to break rule 1. I do not want anyone hurt, arrested or hurt and arrested.
4. Get the snaps. Just get the picture Show up after they've organized (10-15 minutes late) and look around. Find your targets, take them, don't get in the way.
5. Respect the subjects. I know, hard one, but they are people too, people who just want to get together with like-mindless morons of largely the same ethnic background. Nonetheless, respect their right to protest. They're Americans too, albeit selfish ones.