Can't Ignore the Tibet Demostrations

To be honest I've lost the angel of the demonstrations with the relaying of the Olympic torch. From what I can gather it's about violence and the restrictions of free speech in Tibet. But haven't many of the demonstrations been the exact opposite from the message that the protesters are saying they're about?

Most of the demonstrations so far have been mildly violent, innocent people being pushed out of the way and knocked to the ground as the torch-carriers are grappled with?

My view is that these demonstrators may have a legitimate point of view, but presenting it in this way only be seen as hypocritical. Wouldn't there be a better way of getting your message accross?

It just seems the point of the demonstrations have got lost and the demonstrations themselves have become the news ....