Often when I read of protests going on I scarcely understand what the people are protesting. This may be due in part to my own ignorance, but sometimes it is the fault of the people organizing the protest not getting their message across. People organizing protests need to make their message known in clear, precise language. Such is the case with the recent protest of the Dorchester Collection, a company that owns the Beverly Hills Hotel. An article posted by The Hollywood Reporter puts the reason for the protest plainly.
"The Dorchester Collection is owned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah through the Brunei Investment Agency. Last week, Brunei became the first East Asian country to adopt sharia law, which calls for flogging, dismemberment and death by stoning for crimes such as rape, adultery and sodomy."
Yep, that is a good reason for a protest, conveyed in terms that are specific, direct, and incredibly clear. Maybe if Occupy Wall Street had such a similar message, their movement would have been more immediately productive, as opposed to having a marginal long lasting impact.
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