Take their pictures...

[Wounded Bear]

Recent stories of Trumplodytes carrying weapons near Democratic offices is disturbing, to say the least.

I suggest that people start to walk up peacefully and simply take their picture. Then walk away. You don't even need to FB or Twitter the pics. Just take them. If something does happen related to election site violence, send them to the authorities as possible evidence.

[onecaliberal]

1. Send them to the FBI

[Coyotl]

2. The crime of Intimidation

Defining Intimidation in Illinois

The crime of Intimidation in Illinois is charged under 720 ILCS 5/12-6. Under this statute, a person commits the crime of intimidation when, with the intent to cause another person to perform or omit to perform any act, he or she communicates to another, either directly or indirectly, a threat to perform any of the following acts:

Inflict physical harm on the person threatened or any other person or property; or

Subject anyone to physical confinement or restraint; or

Commit a felony or Class A misdemeanor; or

Accuse any person of an offense; or

Expose another person to hatred, ridicule, or contempt; or

Take action as a public official against anyone, or withhold action, or cause such action or withholding; or

Bring about or continue a boycott, strike, or collective action.

A conviction for the crime of intimidation does not require that the defendant follow through with the threat. Rather, it is sufficient that the defendant made the threat to the victim for a conviction to stand.

Aggravated intimidation is a related, heightened offense. A person commits the crime of aggravated intimidation under 720 ILCS 5/12-6.2 when he or she commits intimidation and:

The person committed the crime in furtherance of gang activities;

The offense is committed with intent to prevent a person from becoming a community policing volunteer; or

Any of the following: the person knew the victim was a peace officer, correctional officer, fireman, community policing volunteer or the offense was committed in relation to the defendant’s official duties or to prevent the victim from performing official duties.

[jehop61]

3. Nice fantasy

but please don't encourage people to confront others carrying weapons. Could lead to disaster. Lots of crazies out there.

[Wounded Bear]

4. Didn't say "confront"....

your term, not mine. Taking pictures in public is hardly confrontation.

It's an obvious attempt at intimidation. Record it. Do it discreetly, from across the block.

[anamandujano]

5. Any building that has anything to do with the election should have prominent security cameras

so that these nincompoops will know they are giving up their anonymity.