The Daily Gist: With Ben Istiphan

Why is the media constantly trying to portray every protester as violent and destructive? The G20 summit in London has fueled plenty of animosity, as tens of thousands are marching through the city to demonstrate against the greedy who have put the world economy on the brink of collapse.

Most have no intentions to stir violence against authorities or destroy inanimate objects, yet these are the images that the mainstream media tends to focus on. Provoking the police, smashing windows, and setting vehicles on fire are common when a vast number of individuals gather together, but the majority are content on using their voices and not their fists. They come in peace, which is terrifying for those that are protested against, because non-violent actions can not justifiably be suppressed with violence. However, in the end, violence is manufactured from the top in order to justify the use of violence against the bottom.