I believe the curfew in Salt Lake City last night was beneficial. The violence and destruction did come to an end after 40-some-odd were arrested. But, with a curfew put in place lasting all the way till Monday morning, protesters are now left without a forum in which to protest at the very moment when protesting is what should be being done.
Yes, the violence of some has taken away the right to protest from others. And shamed them.
Restricted protesting? Protesting once a license is granted? It may sound at odds with the very concept of protesting, but such thing is better than no protest at all. Have a gate where you can enter, where you pledge to do no violence, nor destruction, nor harm. Restrict the protesting to just one site, so any policing needing to be done can be done without chasing all over town.
Also, invite everyone to come into the police stations and city halls and write statements protesting what is happening in our nation.
Would this work -- Have police officers and high elected officials available so you can just come in and sit down with them and express your grievances. Protesters wanting to be heard should love the opportunity to present their views right to the faces of the policy-makers.
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