From News 11/06/07

dissident

adj.

Disagreeing, as in opinion or belief.

n.

One who disagrees; a dissenter.
agitate

1. To cause to move with violence or sudden force.

2. To upset; disturb: was agitated by the alarming news.

3. To arouse interest in (a cause, for example) by use of the written or spoken word; debate.
lenient
Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful, generous, or indulgent: lenient parents; lenient rules.