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People can now use more modern tools to express their opposition

Arrogantly facing a line of policemen or running away from them when they decide to charge, standing in front of a military tank, these actions may be spectacular and even fun, but maybe they are no longer the most efficient way of protesting. At least there may now exist some other ways.

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People can now use more modern tools to express their opposition
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