“Freedom exists because we obey laws, and we work within the norms and principles that define us”
In a former life, Mark Mellett was vice admiral of the Irish Navy and chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces. Since retiring, he had taken on a number of other roles, including chairman of Sage Advocacy, a group that represented older and more vulnerable members of society, many of whom are impacted by the ongoing protests.
As protests over fuel price gather steam, he spoke to Ian Kehoe to discuss the nature of protest, democracy, and the need to distinguish between legitimate protest and actions that undermine democratic institutions.
