Border Patrol Attacks Peaceful Concluding March of No Borders Camp

I know a few of those people. I am just hoping that they are OK

While their think-through was obviously lame, the protesters are absolutely right in spirit.

Their lame strategizing deserves to be criticized only because it doesn't help and might hurt the cause, to say nothing of themselves. Your criticisms, on the other hand, are deserving only of the shit-can, because they bespeak a reactionary, knuckle-dragging heart.

God riddance, your deletion will be.

Im sure there are people there dealing with this but I wanted to post it here as I was one of the people doing first aid at the camp although I had left by the time this happened.
There are many good resources at
http://www.barhc.org/blog/index.php?/archives/6-BARHC-Aftercare-Tips.html#chem

As well as the immediate pepper spray effects there is likely to be projectile trauma from the ball guns they were using.. this is especially serious in the head/neck or abdominal areas and should be treated by someone of a higher level of care than a first aider if possible.
arnica both as a topical gel and taken in pill form is very helpful, both for bruising and psychological shock
If you need more help or advice about this event specifically and aftercare then Im happy to phone consult (im a nurse) but to get my no. please email krukuspooky [at] yahoo.co.uk


Immediate care for pepper spray

Don't panic and don't rub your eyes.
Flush eyes gently with a 50/50 solution of liquid antacid (Maalox) and water -- LAW -- or water alone.
Blow your nose, rinse mouth with water or LAW, spit it out.
Stand in fresh air, facing the wind.
Some people find wiping the skin with LAW brings relief.

Decontamination:

Shower in cold or cool water
Scrub skin with soap
Be careful that contaminated water from your hair does not run over

your skin (especially face)
Place contaminated clothes in sealed plastic bag until you can wash

or dispose of them.
Wash clothes with a strong detergent-based soap

Aftercare:

Drink lots of water, eat nutritious food, get enough sleep.
Ask an herbalist about detoxifying herbs.

Seek further medical care if:

You experience persistent symptoms, such as prolonged eye irritation

or trouble breathing
You break out in a rash
Symptoms reappear, worsen, or change.

It's really not nice to censor same-side dissent-- particularly when dealing with it might make the movement stronger.

It also might come back to haunt you when you need help or defense of your project, but you've alienated most on-side support.

Please think before you snip.

PS: If I criticize "knuckle-draggers"in the same post, will you let stand my tough questions for would-be activists?