Not a false argument at all. The first comment specifically called out that action as to what actions the protesters were conducting. My point is that it appears that many are too quick to dismiss protests if they are anything but completely peaceful. But from these protesters points of view they are thinking, why should we respect something like a monument, or private property, when something as fundamental to a US citizen as being protected by local law enforcement, has been historically denied them. Their experience has been absolutely different than yours or mine. One where generation after generation has had to endure a constant threat of violence and even murder at the hands of law enforcement.