ich - // Their main spokesperson was on Sky earlier claiming they have no choice but to do what they do: which is a pathetic attempt to wriggle out of responsibility for their actions. //
The genuinely believe that all standard forms of protest have gained no meaningful reaction from the government, so they are now forced into direct action in an effort to get their voice heard.
The resulting problem, which they fail to grasp, is that yes, their voice will be heard, but its message will be soundly vapourised by the righteous anger of the inconvenienced public.
That's the problem with obsession - by its very nature, it means you become desenitised to the effect of your actions designed to get your message heard, and think only of the message, not the result of your methods.