Fact is, the pap have not endeared themselves to sinkies. Very high handed when dealing with the slightest dissent, arrogant even. Which citizen does not love his/her own country? We were born and raised here, and most of us will probably die here too. This is our home, but yet we are muzzled. A one-person protest is considered an unlawful assembly!
And we feel helpless, reduced to "keyboard warrior" status when we see those of us who are brave enough to stand up get hammered into a pulp. Crowdfund is an awesome way to show our support for our brave brethren. And simultaneously register our disgust with the powers that be.