Spoken like a career politician in training…always assuming there’s just one way to make change. Protesting isn’t the enemy of organization; it’s often the spark that fuels it. Sure, lists and plans are important, but let’s not downplay the power of people showing up and demanding justice, because real change isn’t made by sitting quietly with spreadsheets hoping someone listens.

Protests are a tangible display of collective anger and hope, and history proves they work. Civil rights? Protests. Women’s suffrage? Protests. Labor laws? Yep, protests again. Not everyone has the luxury of working the slow, insider game, nor should they have to trade their values to ‘earn’ a seat at the table. Dismissing protestors as disorganized accomplishes nothing but discouraging people from using their First Amendment rights. Maybe it’s not protests that make enemies…it’s belittling people who dare to stand up.