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Opposition to the protest is rooted in the belief that deliberately obstructing critical infrastructure is an overreach. Critics argue that while peaceful protest is protected under democratic principles, it should not come at the expense of the city's functioning. The fact that the group has already been granted permission for similar demonstrations in the past—such as closures during World Pride Month 2023 and the Walk of Reconciliation in 2000—does not seem to mitigate concerns over this latest plan, which appears more provocative and less organized.