National Republicans have been dismissive of many of the protests, writing participants off as professional activists who have been paid off by national organizations. (suncommunitynews.com)
Up against this brigade of professional activists, the article includes a single paragraph that suggests the picture might be more complicated. (nofrakkingconsensus.com)
On its blog, the group, which calls itself Tar Sands Blockade, takes pains to point out that the protest was staged not by professional activists, but by ordinary citizens. (treehugger.com)