[a fool in paradise]

Ah yes, If you just ‘detain’ them and don’t book’em, it doesn’t count as an arrest...

Certainly sounds that way. Don't expect this same protocol when there are protests at other OBAMA(TM) public appearances.

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Don't expect this same protocol when there are protests at other OBAMA(TM) public appearances.

Public appearances followed by private disappearances.