I think you are forgetting that, at least in principle, the government is just some folks we decide should handle the laws & stuff in the country so that we can

I think you are forgetting that, at least in principle, the government is just some folks we decide should handle the laws & stuff in the country so that we can go about our lives. Your comment makes it sound like those pesky 'people' shouldn't interfere with the almighty government. OR ELSE! Protesting is one of the few ways of disagreeing with the actions of the government, i.e. the people WE put in charge.