>See the Black Panthers vs. peaceful protesting during the civil rights movement. See also the American Revolution.
Some believe King was successful in part because of the threat of violence from alternative groups like the Black Panthers.
Some believe King was successful in part because of the threat of violence from alternative groups like the Black Panthers.
Nonviolent protest and organizing is more dangerous because it could quickly become a populist movement. A small group of people incited into violence, is already fringe and can be quickly suppressed.