the protesters are your people san fran. embrace them and shut up.
It is the responsiblity of a democratic government to provide for the will of the people. If the people of SFO wish to use that money for peace marches and demonstrations instead of housing, city maintence or medical care then that should be their decision. The mayor should tell people of the cost of their actions and they should respond in a democratic manner.
The people who are sitting on their hands should be mande aware of the consequences of their actions as well.