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.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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.
It's funny how social activists usually protest against the only things that have a credible chance of achieving the activists' goals.
If people want to protest, to get out there and express themselves, as long as they do it peacefully, they should be encouraged to do so.
There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.
This is America. Anyone is free to protest about anything they want.
It seems the only way to gain attention today is to organize a march and protest something.
Who can protest alone? Who dares rise up? It is not easy. One is all alone, and evermore shall be so.
People have the right to protest - that's what democracy is all about. I have no problem with people exercising their democratic rights.
Any protester knows that the only way activism works is to get the people on your side.
There are always protests, whether you do something good or bad. Even if you do something beneficial, people say you do it because it's advertising.