I believe that the dissidents represent a tiny proportion of the population and have little support.
Why should we pander to their demands?

"DO YOU STILL BELIEVE THE ABUSE RISING FROM THE MARCHES, AS QUOTED ABOVE, IS HARMLESS FUN,"

There is certainly harmless fun being had.

"AND DO YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT THESE MARCHES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE AS THEY HAVE DONE IN THE PAST???"

Yes. If the people affected have no issues, why not.