Agreed, but, one thing protesting does is gain attention and make about 30% of the message get out.
Code pink, Mrs. Sheehan?

People are too scared!
Edit to add;
Not ALL these people are what I call role-models, but, hey at least they went against the grain of do-nothing!
Also; Mass hunger strike to restore constitutional order commences on U.S. capital!
Maybe, we could get in on that!
[edit on 21-8-2008 by Clearskies]

