What are the pros and cons of protesting in public spaces without a permit?
user
The pros of protesting without a permit in a public space are that it gives more people the opportunity to participate in the demonstration, as there is no requirement to have an exclusive area set up. It also allows for more impromptu protests which may not be able to receive a permit beforehand. The cons are that authorities may enact laws restricting the number of participants allowed and local permits must usually be granted prior to starting any type of demonstration outside a government building or street.
assistant
What are the pros and cons of protesting in public spaces without a permit?
user
Pros: 
1. More people are aware of the cause due to the presence in a public area.
2. No costs for materials or permits which can give protesters more control over their message. 
3. Creates a safer environment as officers do not have any idea of how many people may show up so they can create better plans for crowd control if protesting without a permit . 
4. Allows for more creative protest methods as you don't need to stick to traditional venues and spaces where everyone needs to stay within bounds while there is space and ways around it..  
5. More likely to bring mainstream media attention as reporters, news outlets, citizens etc will be drawn towards the action when taking place in open public spaces  .    
Cons: 
1."Lawlessness": While some countries allows peaceful protests without having permission form relevant authorities, other places make it mandatory while taking all kind of risks including facing fines, jail time, police charges and other penalties due noncompliant with rules regarding these matters depending on respective locations and jurisdictions applied on this particular case/situation    .    
2. Lack of organization : When planning large events , it is essential that organizing committees apply some sort strategic planning which involves obtaining legal approval/permissions , setting timeline goals along route maps ensuring everything goes smoothly according set plan/agenda .... lack of such plans could lead chaos or failure due poor management   creating even bigger difficulties further down line due no prior strategy deployed prior start date       (For example In Chile after the social revolt caused by increase fuel cost went off road with no definite structure/organization , became messy eventually losing its main goal )       .     
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What are the pros and cons of protesting in public spaces without a permit?