I am working for a living trying to make a living as are 99% of the people I know who can't just take off of work to demand goodies. Most would be fired and can't take that chance.
Most Americans also fear the politically correct nature of the gov't and know they are more likely to be charged with a hate crime, or called a "vigilante" if they do so.
That may explain inaction today. But, it doesn't exclude inaction during his first term. To me, this is just an excuse. People need to step up to the challenge. If we as Americans want to protect our freedom and our way of life, we have to act. Freedom isn't free.