Of course the whims of the masses change, just as the whims of political leaders do. However, that is no reason for the world's leaders to disregard widespread, global public opinion being simultaneously expressed by millions of people. The global demonstrations this weekend are historically unprecedented, and if I were a world leader, I would certainly be taking heed of this newfound ability of dissenters around the world to make their voices heard, despite the world's media conglomerates doing all in their power to either ignore or demonize them as terrorist sympathizers (or worse).

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George Mitchell's remarks on global demonstrations