# What would you do if an angry mob demands you raise your fist in support? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 26, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-an-angry-mob-demands-you-raise-your-fist-in-support/919071 "2020-08-26T14:49:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 114
**Author:** ![Max\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/46a35a/32.png) [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-an-angry-mob-demands-you-raise-your-fist-in-support/919071/114 "2020-08-27T16:59:13Z")
Solon v. United States 196 A.3d 1283 (D.C. 2018) on disorderly conduct (D.C. Code § 22-1321 (a)(1)) might be more relevant and informative than intent-to-frighten assault, which usually involves pointing a gun or knife at someone. State would have to prove that Victor was in reasonable fear of herself or her property being harmed or taken. The case also involved protesters so it is especially relevant, but I’m not sure if the dangers of contracting COVID-19 add a new twist. I think it is unlikely that charges will be brought out of this. ~Max --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-an-angry-mob-demands-you-raise-your-fist-in-support/919071)._