Protesting injustice is the highest form of respect to American ideals.  BTW did you know that America has been in some sort of military conflict since it's beginnings.  War is fought to protect the interests of business.  Always has and unfortunately it looks like it always will.  America has built it's empire through exploitation and genocide, like other nations have.  America is not alone in this.  War is very good for big business. I happen to think that there are more loftier ideals to promote than big business.  I feel terribly sorry for the soldiers who have been duped into giving up their lives to promote American business ventures.  We have lost our way.  Deterring meaningful protests is an example of promoting American extremism.  Yes, you have that right.  I think it very wrong.