[Cerek the Barbaric]

I agree with you, Timber. I said in my first post that the actions of the protesters were deplorable. Other adjectives that are equally applicable are ignorant, childish, ridiculous, etc.

I have no problem with specific areas being cordoned off and assigned to those wanting to protest. I also have no problem with the assigned site being well-away from the actual venue of the event they are protesting.

And just because up to 10,000 protesters are expected doesn't mean Boston is obligated to provide an area that will accommodate that many people (though they probably could have made the area larger). The city officials FIRST obligation is to the citizens who live and work in Boston year-round - not to 10,000 that are coming to gripe and moan for a week.