Do you think we have people in this country who are professional protesters?

Question

Whatever you think about the Tibet/China Olympics issue. Aren`t there some people who protest just for the sake of it. Usually on benefits and looking for something to do.

Answer 1

Yes, some people just want any old reason to be p!ssed off; Rent-a-Protester? I doubt they're on benefits, most likely student who have read up on the subject and want to say their peace.

The issue of Tibet/China is a very serious one that will not be resolved by abusing police and security teams.

They're probably the same folk who picketed the Iraq war soldiers, Diana Trial, fox hunting and god knows whatever cause celebre is out there.

Get a life

Answer 2

well ya like the animal and human right groups their pros i mean groups such as that, that stay consistant are considered profesionals

Answer 3

I think you are right.  Like these global trade protesters aren't even sure what they are protesting about.  To them, its something to do and and a sense of community.

Answer 4

There is no doubt about it!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news...

http://www.nbc4.com/news/13749055/detail...

$8 to &10 an hour for standing on the street holding a sign ain't bad is it?

Answer 5

People are always figuring conspiracies like that.

Like people always rapping that beggars secretly drive home in Cadillacs.

Or the neighbor talking and living big when in reality it's a credit card crash waiting to happen.

Answer 6

Yes, they are called lobbiests!  Seriously there is a guy who is paid to stand outside the Vice President's residence and protest the Cahtolic Church,  He is there every day rain or shine.

Answer 7

there is a lady in DC who is a permanent protester. I think she's been there for like 20 yrs.

Answer 8

yes you are right

they have nothing better to do

PS, and to think we workers pay tax so they can get benefits from the government

Answer 9

You mean like Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington?

They were all protesters.

Answer 10

I would hardly call those people "professional". I think you're right...they're usually looking for something to do and usually want to draw attention to themselves just for the sake of doing it.  I'm not saying that protesting is bad, just that some people go overboard, and come to find out....QUITE A FEW OF THEM DON'T EVEN VOTE!!!!

Answer 11

yea, mostly students who dont know anything anyway...

Answer 12

A major difference between the US and other countries is that in the US, people without any education are much louder.

Another difference is that a lot of Americans are true "romantics" in the sense that the real world is just not enough like what they would like it to be and imagine instead an alternative reality they live in.

Answer 13

Yes.

Answer 14

Umm what? The tibet/China issue is GRUESOME so I suggest you research it. I do think people protest what they feel is right not just to do it so to speak and I know people who are upper middle class/rich who also protest. It's not a class issue.

Answer 15

possibly

Answer 16

For $50 I'll protest your question.

Answer 17

yes I'm a professional protester, I'm constantly sending e-mails and even had the audacity to make a sign and stand by the post office, and I'm on SS, I'm also attempting to raise a family of four on the pittance I get for working 38 years,Ive got multiple myeloma and have been placed on disability, We used to get 125.00 per month for food but since my wife was actually able to get ajob at Wendy's they stopped that payment, my children are 11and 9 and sometimes don't understand why we only have boiled potato's and peas for dinner. we could use the waste burger from Wendy's ,but if they catch you taking them home you get fired So yes I protest, ,if we can spend 1oo TRILLION A YEAR ON THESES WARS THEY COULD  HELP TO FEED MY FAMILY

Answer 18

I believe there is, just watch the news and see what groups are getting their name out there during a protest, they are funded by someone.

Answer 19

wat a profession

Answer 20

Of course.  Funny thing is, most of the time they probably don't even know what they're protesting.... they're just professional victims / moochers.

Answer 21

I think there are people who regularly protest many issues. I doubt that any are actually "Paid" for it.

Answer 22

They are no better than the professional propagandists who destroyed the economy.