Call for a Padded Bloc on April 7

Police repression and violence against nonviolent protests has shown that the police want nothing more than to silence us and discourage us from taking to the streets. It is time to defend ourselves from injuries and unjust arrests. It is time to show them what protest will have to look like in the face of this level of repression.

We will be forming a padded bloc at the April 7 Return to the Docks action. The bloc will be open and decentralized. It will march against war, empire, globalization, and police brutality and to protect the larger group from police aggression. Bring helmets, masks, shields (which can also double as signs), padding, body armor. Meet promptly at 5pm at the West Oakland BART to march to the Oakland docks. Keep to the front and sides of the march to be as effective as possible.

More information:
Bodyhammer - http://ftaaresistance.org/Shield%20Book.pdf
Miami PB FAQ - http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/pb.html