imagine the powers that be (and have been for centuries) had their wealth and power challenged from time to time - how might (did) they respond?
might they use a massive campaign of smears, lies and misinformation to discredit the opponents of their privileges?
might they buy off, disappear, terrify and murder people who stood in their way? (david kelly, rachel corrie and blair peach come to mind)
might they play the age old game of divide and rule? or another war?

it's straightforward enough - some people get very angry about dodgy pictures and lively meetings where (allegedly) some people say controversial things. for other people, breaking international law and murdering and impoverishing a neighbouring country is also a serious matter. we are all different - though maybe not that much.