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The distinction seems pretty clear to me, or am i wrong? Protesting is about making a point, this is just about destruction and looting as far as i can see. Protests should be respected as a legitimate outlet for grievances because they're better than the alternatives, like riots for example.

The only thing these protesters seem to be for is the right to destroy and steal, a position that deserves no respect at all.

That's my point, I wouldn't call this a protest at all, yet you can hear the reporters doing just that. They're **not **protesters.