[Soothesayer9]

"..for doing nothing more than engaging in peaceful dialogue and videotaping the event.

Wait..was this a private event, or taxpayer funded? if it is private, they have the right to throw out anyone for whatever reason. If it is public, they do not.

[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

Wait..was this a private event, or taxpayer funded? if it is private, they have the right to throw out anyone for whatever reason. If it is public, they do not.

The American Arab Chamber of Commerce announced the event was expected to draw "over 300,000 people from across the country, Canada and the Middle East." The festival covers 14 blocks and is free and open to the public.

Not taxpayer funded, but advertised as a public event.

[UCANSEE2]

Wait..was this a private event, or taxpayer funded? if it is private, they have the right to throw out anyone for whatever reason.

I agree. These people were not welcome there. They were protesting at a private event.

First off, only Liberals and Democrats can get away with that.
Second, they were violating the law, and deserved being handcuffed and taken away in a Police Van. After which, the LE should have called in an air strike.

(said with an air of sarcasm and a straight face)