Protesters' tactics were as diverse as their issues. Cyclists for mass transit swarmed through downtown shadowed by cops on their own bikes. When you start hearing the music and the singing, start kissing. A majority of the people here believe the government's being co-opted. They believe that some of the foundation principles of the American government, which are based in direct democracy, the will of the people being able to override other influences.
Many protesters are suspicious of the mainstream media.
Anarchist youth in particular, say their story is not being told. Jeremy Louzao is an anarchist from Seattle. So it makes sense that the anarchist movement or any social movement would be cynical about the corporate media, because as far as I can see the corporate media is usually just trying to get footage so they can destabilize and subvert our movements. But as with many protest groups, idealism often gave way to pragmatism, and at times, even the anarchists stopped at the crosswalks. Ray Suarez on the convention floor has an interview with a Democratic congressman and delegate who began his public life as a protester.