Think young people are complacent? Think again.

Protesters holding signs gather outside a building's glass doors while silhouetted figures stand inside the lobby. Signs visible include "NO" and other protest messages. The scene appears to capture a demonstration or public protest action.

If you know anyone who thinks young people today are complacent, superficial, or tuned-out, make them watch this video from #XLDissentWestCoast:

Keystone XL Occupation & Arrests West Coast 3 Mar 2014 from Peter Menchini on Vimeo.

Video via Peter Menchini.

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