An interesting tactic used by Indivisible (the main organizer of the No Kings demonstrations) has been encouraging protestors to come in costumes, especially inflatable animal garb. The use of such outfits draws attention but it also tends to defuse dangerous or too-serious situations. And for observers and even heavily armed soldiers it might encourage reflection on what is going on when an ICE agent with an assault rifle is face to face with a cartoon character. Maybe it’s time to step back and try another approach. There were quite a few costumes in the crowd in Louisville on Sunday.
