As the original post states, peaceful protests were originally a warning - they were the last opportunity for nonviolent communication before the violence started. Their function relies on that being the next step - one that the organization wants to avoid.
So what are we supposed to do? Take up arms and start shooting?
There is no alternative to peaceful protest.
As the original post states, peaceful protests were originally a warning - they were the last opportunity for nonviolent communication before the violence started. Their function relies on that being the next step - one that the organization wants to avoid.
As a really great character once said: Get angry. Angry gets shit done.
Peaceful protests are pointless.