Civil unrest starts at protests. Random individual action has its place. So does a crowd who’s ready to throw down.

Besides, it’s a good experience for people who have not yet been personally physically active in their resistance. It’s a place to meet like minded people and build those relationships and networks which will be important later on.

Just because a particular action doesn’t resolve every problem doesn’t mean it’s a waste of time. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.