Of course there has always been non-mainstream opinions; however most of those were found in corners and not amplified and stoked. The media stokes discord and

Of course there has always been non-mainstream opinions; however most of those were found in corners and not amplified and stoked. The media stokes discord and amplifies the existing discord. If you look at the news one might think most downtown respond to national events like downtown Portland does. Most do not. People have their opinions and are apprehensive about things and are concerned but most people aren't about to create destruction.