Would you prefer machine guns?
Line-up and record your objection to the govt of the day by truly peaceful means. There will be no problems.
But foment riot, and somebody will work to "tidy" you up, by "non-lethal" means.
Make sure that only fit young people are the protesters, when you physically confront the establishment.
Wouldn't it be *easier* and *smarter* to out-debate them?
That's what the whole "Democracy" thing is about, I thought...