Protestors are convinced no one is paid to protest. Yet others are coming forward saying they were paid. Who is telling the truth?

Paid Protest
Panel 1:
Gopher: How much are you making to do this?
Gopher: Forty dollars an hour. You?
Panel 2:
Gopher: I answered a Craiglist ad for $1500 flat.
Panel 3:
Gopher: I'm here because I care about the issues!
Panel 4:
Gopher: Sucker!
Gopher: Yeah, get a job!