A lot of social and societal changes have come from students taking a stand in universities 40 years ago. People seem less hesitant to stand up for their beliefs in a collegiate environment, and as long as the protest is peaceful there really are no consequences. UM campus is also a safe place for students to protest. It might be considered a neutral zone, because it is not on anyone's property so students can't be charged with trespassing. Plus, this way they will be promoting their cause to their peers who might care more than the rest of Missoula about UM issues that affect students.
Protesters force issues into the public eye.
Protesters care about what is going on in this university and will convince you that you should too. For example, students and faculty now know more about education funding than ever before, because of protesters and their informational fliers concerning the adjunct and budget crises. Protesters and their causes have generated a campus and community interest in the inequities that will always afflict this campus. Please include you full name, address, and current phone number so that we can verify the letter's authenticity. Keep letters under 300 words .