Here is the answer - the choice for them is (game theory?)
A). They remove mandates now:
They look like losers. They gave up under pressure. They've lost.
Protestors are the winners.
B). They delay by 2-3 weeks.
They can claim that it had nothing to do with the protests. It was their wise decision based on the disappearing pandemic.
Optics: The protestors become marginalized, irrelevant.
When protestors go home - government can restore all restrictions back and force mandates because the pandemic is back and wise government needs to take an action.
The move of the protestors should be:
Continue the protest until the last day, demanding "Now".
Then claim the victory.
The possible moves of the gov will be:
a). silence and restrictions lifted im March - protestors win
b). accuse protestors for not appretiating the government offer - proves they've made a decission based on fear - protestors win
c). miss March deadline - people outrage and protests intensify - you know the winner
Here is the answer - the choice for them is (game theory?)
A). They remove mandates now:
B). They delay by 2-3 weeks.
The move of the protestors should be:
The possible moves of the gov will be:
a). silence and restrictions lifted im March - protestors win
b). accuse protestors for not appretiating the government offer - proves they've made a decission based on fear - protestors win
c). miss March deadline - people outrage and protests intensify - you know the winner
Nice analysis! Good strategy I agree!