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He proposed a shift toward a “user pays” system, where protest organizers should be financially responsible for the costs incurred if their demonstrations disrupt public services or require heightened police presence. Similar policies are applied to large events like sports or automotive races, he pointed out, and proponents suggest that protests should be subject to the same.
Broader Questions of Governance
The incident has sparked broader debate over who ultimately “runs” the state: the government, law enforcement, or the protesters themselves. Critics argue that allowing such disruptions without accountability undermines the authority of the state and endangers civil order.