G8 Protests

"Our correspondent says that although police have been involved in running charges with protesters they are isolated incidents on the fringes of the rally, involving just a fraction of those in attendance. The majority of demonstrators have already passed through the city centre and are gathered near the harbour to enjoy a pop concert."

The BBC just unwittingly summed up the reason why no one pays attention to protestors anymore - and in two sentences too! It's all just entertainment for most people.