Frequently, Mass Activism Degenerates into Mob Scenes in Which a Small

Frequently, mass activism degenerates into mob scenes in which a small number feel that the rights of others do not matter as much as their own emotional views. Once a peaceful protest turns ugly, it

A) embodies the very heart of democracy.
B) is the natural display of contention between pluralism and the elite theories.
C) chills democratic freedom as peaceful protestors become scared off by aggressive rioters.
D) demonstrates the importance of the elites in democracy.