Interesting question.
A more valid one is “Just how far can the protesters be pushed?”
And I do think that is the purpose of this little civics exercise. To push the protesters into doing something the emperor can seize onto as the reason for declaring martial law.
Yes it is and the answer to that is to stay right up in their faces but hold our tempers in check. Show anger not rage. Show indignation not bluster. Rebuke their lies and persist in demanding answers without insulting.
So far, from what I've seen in videos, we've been doing pretty good. Don't let them push your buttons just keep bottom lining it.