I think some protest tactics like blocking walkways hurt more than help progressive causes.

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121. in Ferguson

...demonstrators were ordered to stay on the sidewalk or face arrest.

There's a serious disconnect in the op and some of the responses from the purpose and aim of protesters. It should be remembered that these demonstrations normally occur when the normal process of law or administrative process has broken down through neglect or deliberate obstruction of due process or redress. Much of protest is an expression of frustration. Other motivations can be to make enough of a row to attract attention where there has been indifference or apathy from the public, as well as from officials. "We shall not be moved" is a powerful expression of civil disobedience which has roots in many of our nation's civil rights protests. In many nations, work stoppages or mass rallies which last for days and disrupt commerce and regular order have been effective in forcing government action. These important acts of resistance, throughout history, betray a timidity and acquiescence to tyranny in the complaints in the op.


We shall not, we shall not be moved
We shall not, we shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's standing by the water
We shall not be moved

...peace