The righteousness of a riot (or 'civil protest') is as described by the storyteller. If the media decides it's a 'mostly peaceful' protest, then acts of violen

The righteousness of a riot (or 'civil protest') is as described by the storyteller. If the media decides it's a 'mostly peaceful' protest, then acts of violence are not emphasized. Participation is not demonized. But if the describer calls it 'an insurrection' or 'riot', then acts of violence are magnified. Being present, even without participation, is demonized. The real truth is that no act of violence is acceptable.