“’Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with you.”

- Stealers Wheel, Stuck in the Middle

Here’s a quick, down and dirty, lesson on surviving riots. For more detailed information, I would highly encourage you to visit the websites listed down below. I am trying to keep this simple, so if your adrenaline is taking off, at least you might remember some simple tips.

1)    Don’t get yourself in the situation to begin with. Could the rally you’re attending get out of control?  How about the soccer match? Think events through before attending them.

2)    Be mindful of your surroundings. If you’re already at an event and you see a group starting to gather, pick up your things and start walking away. Joining the group to see what’s going on can easily get you entwined in it if it starts to get out of control. Continue reading →