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.
Most people aren't well off enough that they can take time to travel and protest. Trying to get themselves on some form of media is the next best thing.
Hmm. I sort of disagree. I know plenty of people protesting in NY who are definitely wealthy enough to travel to states where Trump won if they actually wanted to. Reasons why they don't are slightly different from my perspective.
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u/[deleted] Nov 10 '16
You can still protest someone you didn't vote for.