The way I see it --- sure, the Gov't came down hard because they were scared and wanted to retain their power.
But the people were genuinely in attendance to protest, and that's why the vast majority of them went into it with uncovered faces.
...And why no firearms at all have been uncovered.
The actions of the Gov't have ensured that next time this happens, it will be all or nothing.
Why get tried as a traitor & seditionist if you didn't even do it?
Why not risk everything if you're going to get shot at & put on trial anyway?
Search for it and see! Be sure to read the rest, to learn why.