"Its not like they are getting any recruits from UCSC anyway..."

Using that logic, we should just remove political books that are unpopular from libraries simply because they likely wont persuade anyone in this counties. I think all information should be made available to all folks, regardless of where they are or what the social norms are. I would assume most of you would not like to see that kind of censorship.

"...stop paying taxes and stop using capital and move to another planet..."

Well, moving to another planet may be a challange, but the option to move to another country is always an option. Not that I think it is a very productive one.

"Yea I never understood why conversations with police in charge of reinforcing the state never went well."

If you show up to events like this looking for a fight, then thats what you are probably gonna get. I am not going to defend every police officer, but I do think it is a job of the utmost importance that few people really respect. Thats fine if you dont, but to state that the police are just violent footsoilders for an evil facist stae is nonsense. Thankfully, most folks will agree.

"We confront that image and de-normalize militarism. "

Take a step back and really look at the results of your work. If you think having events like the one yesterday is productive for your cause, then by all means, go for it. I disagree with your whole argument, and I think it is based on a whole lot of unfound assumptions, but I think these events dont help your cause one bit. I didnt see one face in the group who has not been at other related and unrelated protests. So who are you really reaching? Or are you doing this out of some sense of self righteousness?