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There's a temptation not to vote at all as a protest, but it's definitely not a protest. In fact, all it does is keep the people in power in power, and I don't think they should be.

People have the right to protest - that's what democracy is all about. I have no problem with people exercising their democratic rights.

Protest is patriotic. Since the beginning of musical time, American singers and songwriters have used their talent and bully pulpits to show us America's strengths and shortcomings.

The power of protest depends not only on how many turn out, but also on what legislative, judicial, and civil society institutions exist to enact the will of those marching in the streets.

There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.

People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets.

Who can protest alone? Who dares rise up? It is not easy. One is all alone, and evermore shall be so.

This is America. Anyone is free to protest about anything they want.

Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world.

Any protester knows that the only way activism works is to get the people on your side.