Isn't there an inherently coercive/disruptive nature to street protesting, especially wrt large partisan groups? e.g. extinction rebellion holding up bus/rail

Isn't there an inherently coercive/disruptive nature to street protesting, especially wrt large partisan groups? e.g. extinction rebellion holding up bus/rail services, BLM protesters wearing masks, chanting and large groups showing up at sensitive places, such as the white-house, or police-officers homes.