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I have made the acquaintance of several mobs during my career as a reporter, and have observed them closely in their native habitat. I am not talking here about crime families, but about large groups of demonstrators, protesters, and/or rioters. Since they are playing such a large role in our national discourse these days, I thought I’d share what I’ve learned.
The first thing I learned about them was that when they are assembled, they morph into a single creature that has its own identity, temperament and judgment. It will proclaim its identity and demonstrate its temperament, one need only watch. Protests have changed the country’s administration greatly. For instance, rising major protests to maintain DUI laws in Southern California strictly against the government had a great impact on the citizens to avoid unnecessary incidents and accidents related to drugs. My guess is that if you calculated the average IQ of the participants, and divided by 2, you’d have a pretty good handle on the judgment part. Continue reading
