[Jack_]

I've met Owen twice and he was nothing but lovely, approachable and down to earth. Some of the vitriol in this thread is absurd.

What's more is (and I'm really getting tired of having to explain this, I lose brain cells every time I do) protesting cannot be anti-democratic, because the act of protest is quite literally democracy in action. There are no two ways about this. It doesn't matter whether you think the cause is worthy, or stupid, or pointless, people are entitled to protest about whatever they like - regardless of whether or not it will have any effect. And THAT'S democracy.