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In both cases, the protestors were violently attacked over and over. Also, both Ghandi and MLK were murdered for their efforts.

>>jude-+(OP)
Yes, a peaceful protest can be violently attacked and still be a peaceful protest.

It's not required that the police be peaceful, only the protesters.

>>jbay80+Ab
And that is exactly why they were successful. When governments/police crack down on peaceful protests, it shines the light on the oppressor's behavior and creates a strong sympathetic reaction. That reaction is what evokes the change.