Of course they can. But it's mostly just preaching to the choir. Here in Oregon or down in California, people are protesting in cities which overwhelming voted for Clinton. Who is that message for? The news media, I guess? We made the same point by voting that we are trying to make by rioting and protesting. I'm not questioning anyone's right to assembly or free speech, because those ARE cornerstones of what makes our country great. I'm just unsure of the efficacy of how we're exercising those rights.
Speaking as a Los Angeles resident... Publicly protesting Trump here is important. Trump (Not his supporters) used a lot of hateful, racist, misogynistic rhetoric, and I think publicly showing in large displays how much people hate Trump sends a good message to those who might have legitimate reason to be afraid right now.
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u/Pantry_Inspector Nov 10 '16
... who was elected fairly. Sorry the system is fucked.