I mean, isn't that precisely what protesting something is I'd say that it's generally considered better form to protest ideas over events and to protest events

I mean, isn't that precisely what protesting something is I'd say that it's generally considered better form to protest ideas over events and to protest events over people. Protesting individuals is intolerant and petty. Engaging with and debating their ideas (when they are promoting them) is a more reasonable solution.