What if Ventura wants to set up a tent in front of the Assembly?

The author reflects on the memories of a protest on October 12, 1973, during a dictatorship in Portugal, contrasting it with current demonstrations. They emphasize the importance of balancing the right to protest with public space rights, citing recent legal discussions on tent occupations. The author argues that not all protesters are peaceful and that some use pacifism as a tactic for confrontation. They also highlight that the right to protest should extend to all causes, even those that may be unpopular. The piece critiques the selective support for protests based on the cause and questions the consistency of democratic values among supporters.