Like many others who were caught up in the turmoil and confusion of the times, Patrick took part in riots and protest marches in pursuit of what he saw as social justice and equality.
Sarnaselt paljude teistega, keda selle ajajärgu rahutus ja segadus endaga kaasa kiskus, osales Patrick märulites ja protestimarssides, otsides seda, mida ta sotsiaalseks õigluseks ja võrdsuseks pidas.