I am all for non-violent protests because it's sometimes the only way the masses can get their points across to the tiny minority of leaders in this world. But as soon as I see cars overturned and burned, windows shattered, police officers stoned, or any other kind of violent protest, I refuse to support their cause.
Today's protesters seem to be behaving themselves and acting mainly in a civilized manner but the day is still young. It's an unfortunate circumstance that small businesses in the area will be hurt by their streets being clogged with protesters. It will also make it impossible for any citizen to conduct their personal business during the protest. It's too bad but we must protect our freedom of speech at all costs.
Without the public's freedom to protest, we would all be completely at big business's mercy (they have none) so, as inconvenient as it is to accept these protests, they are necessary for our well-being.
I've been astounded at the numbers of people the protest organizers have managed to bring together. If nothing else, these massive numbers should convince big business that we've about reached the end of our patience and are fed up with being enslaved by this tiny oppressive minority.
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