Why does the author think the defendants actions were proportionate? Proportionate means the good done outweighs the bad. But what good was accomplished by def

Why does the author think the defendants actions were proportionate? Proportionate means the good done outweighs the bad. But what good was accomplished by defendants actions? To be proportionate, one has to consider and exclude actions with lesser bad effects. In this case, peacefully protesting and not harming anyone’s property. If they had vigorously protested, but not harmed any property, would it fail to stop the bad effect? Did their actions change Shells behavior? Does Shell even care? I’m betting their insurance company cares a lot more. Edit: it also seems very unfair the defendant who pleaded guilty.