Sound fair?

They are probably taking the example of Agent Orange Cockwomble, their great leader. He's their role model and people do try to emulate them.

Pride goeth before a fall.

...and all the other costs of living. But they also want themselves and their families to stay safe.

The current crop of protestors -- the few, the gullible, and the dangerous -- they want an immediate return to "normal." And that isn't going to happen.