[assimpleaspossi]

Nah. People who sit on social media would rather stand on street corners and yell at people.

[goatlover]

If someone is motivated enough to attend protests, they're motivated enough to go vote.

[sejje]

Many of the people who go to protests have lost their right to vote.

[lokar]

Attending public (peaceful) protest is valuable. It shows that people with that view point (whatever it is) are not alone. It encourages more people to get involved.