Yeah in that case disruptive infiltration is not a great idea.
So, I grabbed some examples of protest signs to give some basic bounds on what makes a bad sign:
This is bad because 1) creases in your cardboard are seriously amateur hour 2) too many words 3) too small words 4) poor hand drawing of symbols 5) scribbly letters due to thin marker.
Thisis bad because 1) too many words 2) too small words 3) scribbly letters due to small marker 4) confusing message.
This is bad because 1) too many words 2) too small words 3) scribbly letters due to small marker 4) confusing message.
This is better than the first two, but could still use improvement. 1) Written on paper, get some damn posterboard 2) still too long 3) letters are much more legible (yay CRUISE CONTROL) but still would benefit from a thicker marker.
This is an iconic sign for a reason. Big, thick block letters, short phrase, easy to remember. The only problem is that the message is a little confusing. Still, this is gold standard on the design front.
This is another good sign. It's made from layered foamcore (the black in front has been cut out to reveal the red where the letters are) which means it's super durable and good for multiple events. Short phrases, totally on target message, the only possible complaint is on the legibility for the bottom lines. Red on black isn't easy to read from a car.
Which brings us to
this. Four words, clearly conveys the message, easy to read from far away, easy to carry, easy to make. Even with this guy's shitty handwriting, you immediately know what is up and which side he's on. Be this guy.
Which brings us to sign ideas!
MY GRANDFATHER FOUGHT NAZIS
WE ARE NOT NAZIS
NAZIS NOT WELCOME
WHITE does not mean RIGHT
REDNECK* > NAZI
REDNECK* FOREVER / NAZIS NEVER
WE ARE BETTER THAN THIS
WE ARE AMERICA
NAZIS ARE NEVER THE SOLUTION
*insert the correct self-deprecating local slang as needed, in Boston we would go with "Masshole"