> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? They do have the ability to change the course of actions. But even if it's just symbol

> Have protests ever stopped the creation of a dictatorship, in history? They do have the ability to change the course of actions. But even if it's just symbolic, massive protests would show the world that Americans aren't all in favor of the regime in place and some have a functioning morale compass.