In Seattle, WA in 1999, there were massive protests (often referred to as the Battle in Seattle) such as demonstrations, marches, and acts of civil disobedience by various groups (40,000 people) who felt disenfranchised (deprived of power) by decisions made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Various groups of these individuals formed and organized via the use of the internet and cell phones. While some groups of anarchists engaged in violence, most of the individuals involved focused on peaceful protests. Mainstream media reported on these protests daily.
In an essay written with forethought and precision, provide a postmodern analysis of these peaceful protesters, focusing on the role of the cell phone in the protesters%u2019 ability to communicate, share news about important events, organize their protest participation, and to let people know about the abuses of power made by the police during the protest.