But speaking as the son of a soldier killed in defence of Australia, and somebody who served in war himself, I do not feel at all honoured by most of these people.
There are words carved into the side of the Shrine.
LET ALL MEN KNOW THAT THIS IS HOLY GROUND. THIS SHRINE, ESTABLISHED IN THE HEARTS OF MEN AS ON THE SOLID EARTH, COMMEMORATES A PEOPLE'S FORTITUDE AND SACRIFICE. YE THEREFORE THAT COME AFTER, GIVE REMEMBRANCE.
There might be some in the crowd who understand what that means. Maybe even the ones who chose it. But they are only a small number of the people there.
I support the right to protest. But I think it's going to do more harm than good in so many ways.
If it forces Dictator Dan to resign or seriously back down, I might change my mind.