Civil Unrest Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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Civil unrest has become an increasingly common reality in our world today. Whether it’s protests, demonstrations, or riots, the potential for chaos is something everyone should be aware of and prepared for.

While it’s easy to believe that these events are isolated to major cities or specific situations, the truth is that civil unrest can happen anywhere, and it can escalate faster than most people realize.

Before you find yourself caught up in the chaos, it’s important to let go of certain myths and misconceptions that could lead you into dangerous situations. Let’s break down seven of these myths to ensure you’re prepared when things start to spiral.

Help Is on the Way…

There are only so many police. There are way more citizens than there are police. In New York City there are 60 police officers to every 10,000 citizens. (source)

One of the most important myths for us to overcome is the idea that some government or state agency is going to come to help us when all hell breaks loose. We see this is not the case time and time again, yet so many are unprepared and lean on this crutch.

Should you find yourself in the throes of civil unrest, know that it is up to you to make the right decisions and take the right actions to keep you and yours safe.

Do not wait for a text or news broadcast to tell you what to do next. It’s best to learn here how to ensure your house doesn’t become a target during the next civil unrest, and the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your family.

Civil Unrest Happens at Campuses and Businesses

When civil unrest makes the news, it’s often accompanied by images of protests in major cities or on college campuses. However, recent years have shown that demonstrations and unrest can spread beyond these traditional hotspots. In some cases, protests have moved into residential neighborhoods, where tensions run high and confrontations can escalate quickly.

As we get closer to the election in the US I believe that protests venues will begin to change. Rather than only densely populated areas in cities I think we will see protests and violence spreading to the suburbs of our nation and into residential neighborhoods and other sensitive areas not typically associated with civil unrest.

Civil Unrest is Only Civil Unrest

A myth that began to unravel in 2020 was the idea that civil unrest is strictly citizens upset about local conditions. During protests, we saw concerning trends of drastic organization. We saw pallets of bricks being dropped off at locations where protests would be happening. As arrests were being made it became clear that many of the protestors were from out of town.

Across American campuses, similar tactics are at play again. It reminds us that behind masks and protests, there are often more sinister forces pretending to be concerned citizens. I believe these groups are continuing to grow, and we may see even more militant and violent behavior come fall.

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