>the authority didn't exist
Yes, it did and still does
How about an unknown?
How many others have chosen not to attend such protests because they found out there is a very real possibility of not returning from the protest. Lefties seem to think getting arrested by "The Man" is a badge of honor. Last I looked the revolving door, no cash bail "oh your poor oppressed baby" does not fly with the feds. Now the Street Cred can have the alternative of ending up on a slab. Martyrdom now lasts until the next news cycle. This is January 14th. I shall leave myself a note to see if anybody remembers that chick on February 14th. Hmmm, just thinking news coverage on that date won't include her. Just like the "hands up don't shoot" dude that was a popular martyr. Without looking it up, who remembers the name? Even the location?