General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: pictures from Columbia University [View all]haele
(12,737 posts)Just as in the BLM protests and other protest movements in the past, there are a lot of political agitators or non-political opportunists who will invite themselves to otherwise peaceful protest marches or meetings to air their own grievances or further their political agendas - and they tend to be the loudest and most obnoxious.
And the ones the media will be attracted to tend to be these opportunists. No matter who the original organizers or leaders are, the Media always focuses on the loudest and most outlandish voices. Ratings over content.
Whether it's an anti- or pro- type movement; street fair, sit down, or march...those agitators and opportunists always are there to hijack movements. They thrive in chaos and latch themselves onto groups passionate about things, especially groups made up of young people who might not be familiar with their cynical tactics.
Haele (remembering many of the protests of the 60's I lived through while parents were going to college)