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I don't have a problem with marching and protesting. Sometimes it does help to spread a message. But it does seem like there is a lot more protest tourism taking place these days.
For instance we had a protest down the street a few nights ago. It was 100 people protesting in an area that really doesn't have much crime at all or issues with the police. Most of the people there seemed most concerned about taking pictures on their smartphones. Like they'd have a group of 10 run out and block some cars at a stoplight while their friends took pictures. Then they'd start singing like it was a party. I don't understand how that changes anything.
If you want change, go out and vote. Register people and get them to vote. Run for office or support a candidate you think will do good. That stuff takes effort and really doesn't get you a lot of attention. Hanging out with your friends posting images of yourself "protesting" on Facebook is much cooler.
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