My main problem with violence is turned against us. During the poll tax riots many violent acts played right into the institutions hands, images of violent protests deter people from the real issues, those committing violence are labeled as thugs and mindless as far as possible nonviolence show the state up for the inherent violence it is built upon and can only strengthen the cause of the protest. It is counter-productive at times and just strengthens the states hand as it gives the public justification for loss of civil liberties