I would like to add that there is another goal of activism, IMHO: solidarity among activists. Demonstrations don't just demonstrate to the outside world, they a

I would like to add that there is another goal of activism, IMHO: solidarity among activists. Demonstrations don't just demonstrate to the outside world, they also demonstrate to the participants. When things look bleak this is very important. In the 60s, people would do sit-ins and sing together - maybe not because that was the most effective way to bring about change, but simply because it was a good additional thing to do. Every bit helps, nothing is wasted.