In the end, the work of diplomats continues even while others fight. So, it's not necessarily true that everyone needs to march.
David BrinIn historical fact, all of history's despots, combined, never managed to get things done as well as this rambunctious, self-critical civilization of free and sovereign citizens, who have finally broken free of worshipping a ruling class and begun thinking for themselves. Democracy can seem frustrating and messy at times, but it delivers.
David Brin