The ones protesting are either uber-libertarians (and possibly also "sovereign citizens"), dis-educated, or have some sort of mental/emotional shortcoming where they will resist any sort of directive given to them even if it goes in their in their interest.

Sometimes people will lash out anyone who gives a helpful order because they feel like they're losing control.

Heavy equipment tow operators have recieved threats of violence, which is why at least some of them have not helped.

This isn't "truckers" protesting, this is the radical fringe.

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