To anybody reading this person’s misguided opinion: Don’t let perfect be the enemy of progress. Don’t let temporary set backs and the sometimes slow pace of justice keep you from doing what you know is right. And don’t let unaccountable, anonymous naysayers poo-poo all over one of the very most important, non-violent tools we still have at our disposal.

Record. Record. Record. Be safe. Keep your distance. Do not obstruct. Keep the footage rolling as best you can. It doesn’t have to be perfect. You may have to stop for your own safety. That’s okay. Because if you don’t, you might not be around for the next time when you could actually be the one to make a difference.

Be a force of good and progress. Even if it’s just the tiniest and nearly immeasurable sliver, you are holding the line and making a positive impact.