A post celebrated Sowore’s resilience, highlighting his numerous protests and arrests over the years while describing him as a “force to reckon with.” However, one controversial comment dismissed his activism entirely, saying, “The man is doing business. He is making money from the show of shame always. For your mind, he loves you.” This kind of remark undermines years of civic struggle and paints activism as a money-making scheme. While public figures can be criticized, reducing genuine advocacy to “business” discourages others from speaking against injustice. Activism should be viewed as a pursuit of change, not a profit-driven performance.
