It's not just about the restaurants on Orient Beach. It's also about the Govt plan to tear down the Tropical Wave Restaurant on Galion and about preventing the use of lounges on Grand Case Beach. If the people don't do something, then tourism in St Martin will suffer. The protests are not dangerous and usually end before dark. It's the French way. I'm sorry you are inconvenienced, but it's better to stay calm since there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. The people in St Martin know this is usually the only way to get the Govt officials to listen. If we love this Island, we should be supportive. It's not an illegal protest.