Some commenters have been warning that the protests are moving in such a direction for a while now, and even though we don’t see any obvious signs of violence at the site, it’s also worth keeping in mind that the media doesn’t give the situation very adequate coverage at the moment.
Perhaps once other major incidents clear up, there will be more attention on the protests, but until then, we expect that the people standing out there are mostly on their own.
And while some have apparently lost hope about the situation entirely, others are more skeptical about the whole thing. The general consensus among the skeptics is that it’s pointless to fight against a major entity like that, and in the end the pipeline builders will have their way, no matter how many people show up.
If Shailene Woodley manages to inspire other celebrities to take part in the protests as well, there might be some hope in the end. But we fully expect the situation to drag out for a while now, as it’s not something that can be resolved overnight. We also wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more involvement on Shailene Woodley’s side, as the actress has clearly shown that she is dedicated to the cause and isn’t afraid of the consequences.
And that, according to some commenters on the situation, is exactly the kind of attitude the protesters need in order to have a chance at success. We’ll find out if their efforts will lead to anything sooner or later.