'Dial down the wacko': Extinction Rebellion protesters' credibility questioned

Columnist Justin Smith has backed “the sentiment” behind the actions of several Extinction Rebellion protesters but also produced a stern word for their behaviour potentially lacking credibility. The Extinction Rebellion protesters gathered in Melbourne’s CBD to spread their flags and lie down on a busy pavement. “The issue is just far too important, and I really don’t want it going into wacko territory,” Mr Smith told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “It gives people like you two the opportunity to sling off at them. “I’d like to see them dial down the wacko just a touch and make it a little bit more credible.”