When you hear about protests in the news, do you feel inspired to act, and how does that look for you?

I think the best course of action is hearing the protestors points, doing your own research, and once properly educated by reliable sources, form a full opinion and try to have reasonable discussion with anyone who challenges you on it. we should all be capable of calm, civil conversation.

I don’t necessarily feel compelled to act, but I do look into what is being protested and create my own opinions

Yes I am inspired to act. For me that would be things such as peaceful protests and petitions.

no most protest are because people lack common sense and do not understand everything going on. protests just cause more problems unless it truly is for the right reason

If it's the kind of protests that block traffic, burns buildings, and puts people on both sides in harm, then I don't support it.

I believe people should be allowed to protest without resorting to violence which is hurting another person in any way that deems immoral. The moment a person wants to act senseless may those people or individuals be met with the force they apply. Protests should be peaceful overall with others allowing to say what they want without retaliation or foul play towards them but I would encourage those wanting to protest to think before you act. If you knock on a house door eventually someone will be home and will answer it! However be prepared for that home-owners response and reaction!

It depends for me what type of protests are going around. Some would inspire me to act but other protests could make me uncomfortable.

Depending on the protest, sometimes I do feel inspired while other times I don't want to support the issue at all due to violence. When its done peacefully and for the right reasons, I can support it and nod my head in proval, but the moment it turns violent or not for the right reason then my opinion is subjected to change.

People protest about various social issues such as racial injustice, gender inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, police brutality, immigration policies, and economic inequality. These are just a few examples, and there are many more causes that people feel passionate about.
Protests play a crucial role in creating awareness about climate change by bringing attention to the urgency of the issue. They help to amplify the voices of activists, scientists, and concerned citizens who are advocating for environmental action. Protests can generate media coverage, spark conversations, and put…  Read more pressure on governments and industries to take meaningful steps towards addressing climate change. By uniting people in a collective call for action, protests can inspire change and encourage individuals and communities to take steps towards a more sustainable future.

As long as the act in question IS spreading the word WITHOUT any form of obstruction in the public or disturbing the peace, such as stopping roads or destroying paintings, then that party should be able to voice their opinions.

It really depends on what they are protesting for some things are worth it and others not.

depending the situation, if it is aggressive and destroying things im against it but if its peaceful and moving I agree with it

I like peaceful protests, and for a good cause, it makes me feel like people really do try to make a difference but without violence, because violence in differences is just more war.

I don't feel like I need to act on it but I don't mind them as long as they are not harmful.

It depends on the act of protesting, I do not feel inspired to act if they are protesting in places where it is blocking non-involvements but I do feel inspired if they do it right and in the place they need to protest.

Generally don't feel inspired to join a protest, but will donate money to a cause.

Social Activism especially during these years have good intentions but are not in they way they move. Usually the movements are incompetent and don't have lasting effects on government but with movements like BLM they have been used against the people and society has been more tense and refusing of hearing others.

It depends on what the protest is before but I have never participated in a protest before.

I typically don't feel inspired to act. Protests in this day and age typically don't work very well and most of the time they are done in the wrong ways to actually get their point across.

When I hear about it, I look at it as people who are passionate about something that doesn't get enough spotlight.

It does not inspire me. Lately, protests have included damage of property and the disturbance of peace which cannot be defended by the constitution.

No, I would no act like that, but I would support if it is a good cause.

I believe social activism is an efficient way to make a change, but for my part in that I will usually pick a side but not really get involved other than saying what side I agree with if asked.

I do feel inspired when I see protests on the news, It shows these brave people going out and stadning for what they believe in.

I feel like it is useless because in the end bigger actions are going to stop those problems.

They are interesting because it's what we've done for years. We hear something is wrong and we fight to make it right.

Social Activism does inspire me to act and work towards a change for the community. Seeing protests in the news makes me want to do more and educate myself on these issues in hopes for a greater outcome.

I think it depends on the method of protest, reasoning, and public response.

I do feel inspired and I see that protests do work. Although it doesn't always feel like it because it takes time for things to have an effect.

I do feel inspired to act, but at the same time I feel hopeless that our country has to go through reform when it should be the bare minimum.

When i see protest I do feel inspired to act even in small ways. That looks like share what you're fighting for and why to the people around you.

Protests shouldn't be the end of it, if people are being denied rights it's up to them to take them back. Our government was built on John Locke's philosophy, if a government is corrupt it's the citizens' duty to abolish it and start from a blank slate