Something the "he deserves it" crowd has likely never experienced.
Most likely because most people make sure they follow the law. ESPICIALLY when they are at protests.
I have been to a few and I can tell you I make darn sure to know the law and what is required of me while I am protesting- and if anyone set anything on fire-I would head for the hills.
WHY? Because it is against the law.
Being in the wrong place at the wrong time ,with wrong people- who are breaking the law in a chaotic environment are not rights we have under the US Constitution.
We do not have laws or rights to protect "country bumpkins" from using poor judgment.
What is the the "Doe in the headlights" defense?