I agree with Putin when he said they would step in on protests if they were threatening to the well being of the people. Though this is not the case with these particular opposition rallies. It is interesting that they find no accomodation each month they try. Do these people try to find ways of mischief or care about civil liberties? Why can't anyone be a real journalist and ask questions? Go see if they are Western NGO's meant to weaken the nation. Go see if they are protecting the people from government tyranny. Why does it always seem the media is complicit in everything and nothing more than a mind numbing form of entertainment.