G20 demonstrations

I don't tend to hold the lack of direction or realism against young people. That they're young means that they can still think that it is possible to go for the high-hanging fruit. That's refreshing and we need that dynamic somewhere.

agreed, its those that lead them on are at fault, its borderline cultish behaviour selling dreams to these kids for your own cause. if you have a case play with the big boys - you don't see Chomsky reach out to naive 16 year olds to help his cause?[FONT=Arial][/FONT]

Whether you can feel it yourself and sympathise with it or not, there is always a genuine cause for anger in such people, and it can be really difficult to channel that into something positive and productive. An event like this will really shape many of the participants and help them along this path--others will give up intimidated and frustrated.

I feel the anger flowing through me (star wars reference btw) the anger and frustration is a real energy, and it's great to be part of something big, something in the news.. "i was there"
But most would have walked away full of negativity for the system and police. i hope some do go on to make a difference, but if you want to save the environment get in a lab and find away to make money by doing it. beat them at their own game

The people who openly profess that they want to have a riot (very, very few in my experience) have the most to learn. People who are highly articulate don't tend to be given (much) airtime. I find it quite unfair by the press to interview random passers-by who may be unable to articulate their anger. Whether deliberate or not, it ends up being used as just another way of stereotyping protesters.

Sorry i'll clear that up. they did not want to riot but they showed open hatred to bankers, police, money men etc etc why? its their job!
I also disagree with the interview tactics, i was right all along :)
Did they know what they wanted well enough to articulate it? i saw about 5 interviews and it was cringe-worthy
If you have a real belief in change and understanding of the problem you could have stood the test. as it stands you are a lay about fair weather agitator blaming the worlds faults with lofty ideals and half thought out/fully stoned views.
if you are not sure you would have said - "i only came to see what it's about"