Debate Quote by Ram Nath Kovind

Democracy is not about protests. Democracy is about meetings.

— David Frum

You know in democracy you can protest peacefully and I'm sure you know it will have at least some kind of impact. You need…

— Mehbooba Mufti

Peaceful protest is a hallmark of our democracy. It has been in impetus for social change throughout our history.

— Stan Van Gundy

“There is only one further use of violence in political quarrels which I should consider justified. I mean the resistance, once democracy has been…

— Karl R. Popper

Protesting is a fundamental aspect of our democracy, and I will always encourage this course of action, but it can be intimidating.

— Layla Moran

The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Protests are part of our democracy.

— Michel Temer

Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it. It is a corrective to the sluggishness of…

— Howard Zinn

Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it.

— Howard Zinn

Violence from protesters themselves is extremely rare, but has been made into a talking point by those who stand to benefit from breaking the…

— Nate Powell

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

— Clement Attlee

Non-violent protests are signs of a healthy democracy, not an ailing one.

— Christopher A. Wray