I've been a little more fortunate, perhaps, than a lot of people have, for the simple reason that I've constantly been moving: so nobody can hit me - you know what I mean? Protesting is not the answer - not along those lines.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I was involved in some peaceful protests.
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.
Any protester knows that the only way activism works is to get the people on your side.
What if you threw a protest and no one showed up? The lack of angst and anger and emotion is a big positive.
I don't cause riots, but I do cause confusion. People freeze when they spot me.
I went to a bunch of marches in New York and Washington, and you know I believe in the cause, but to march with those people takes a lot of compromise on my end.
I am more than an immigration activist.
I don't necessarily see myself as an activist, running down the street and knocking at every door.
Not a lot of people would think that I spent most of my early years totally rebelling against anything I could, getting suspended from school, going on demonstrations.
You know, I was a community activist, so I'm used to standing out in front of an elected official's office and protesting.