Lots of people are very sympathetic to the issues but don't want to get involved. The blaring criticism RAN received from many at the University after the Kissinger and Powell demonstrations made Potter consider the University as anti-activist. But overall, most are apathetic, and a small portion of them are anti-activist. The vigor of the movement, however, is not limited to liberal causes. Brian Bravo, a government sophomore and executive director of Young Conservatives of Texas, said he hopes YCT gains as much presence as liberal activist groups.
Liberal activists are just very vocal.
With 50,000 students, a lot of people agree with conservative ideology. Bravo plans to motivate conservative students to conduct rallies promoting their ideas and speakers, which he said is a more positive tactic than protesting. Even with the torrent of activist groups on campus promoting issues from the prevalent to the obscure, many students still opt for the conventional route of passivity. Most of his friends share his thinking and are unlikely to advocate a cause that does not directly affect them or someone they know, he said. The prevailing apathy on campus reflects a society with limited time, heightened competition and a broken sense of community, Davis said.