Protesters and counter-protesters at Dobbs talk
By TIFFANY LANKES

tiffany.lankes@heraldtribune.com

SARASOTA -- About 100 people turned out today to show either their support or opposition for conservative television reporter Lou Dobbs, who came to town to speak at the Sarasota Reading Festival..

About 50 protesters and 50 supporters stood outside the First United Methodist Church in downtown Sarasota waiting for Dobbs to make his entrance.

Another 500 people stood in line waiting to get into Dobbs’ presentation.

Demonstrators carried signs reflecting both sides of the debate over illegal immigration. Dobbs started making his way into the church about a half-hour before he was scheduled to speak, stopping to sign books for dozens of fans who crowded around him.

Protesters walked up and down the street, playing drums and chanting.
After learning about the protesters, Dobbs stepped away from his fans and went to talk to them.

The demonstrations were peaceful, with police officers standing by to intervene in any altercations.


Last modified: November 03. 2007 4:45PM


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