So, if I am inconvenienced by people who are passionate about a cause, that's no biggie.

Right? I feel the same. Yeah, I might be annoyed about being inconvenienced but if the cause is right, I might even join the protesters hehe.

Yeah, using violence is never OK. Nor is the destruction of people's property.
Taking down statues is one thing, but damaging someone's property (store, shop etc.) to the point that it's taking away their livelihood is quite another.