Hmm. Sounds reasonable, but the cynic in me wonders if this isn't some tactic on the part of authorities. 'Cause now, unlike Critical Mass, you will have a responsible contingent (marshals) who the cops can go after and single out, and a plan for the route. I hope everything works out, and none of the now identified organizers end up in jail.

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This was a ridiculous overreaction by the local police department, don't make it into a symbol of nation-wide repression. I hope Tuscon locals are able to put enough pressure on the PD to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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It is not just an overreaction by a local police department. It is a symptom of nationwide erosion of personal rights, and another example of a police force slowly moving beyond the law. Check out the other link I posted for clear, documented examples of other abuses of power by those supposedly sworn to protect and uphold the law.