I agree with Novak in that the protestors seemed to try to intimidate the convention attendees either one-on-one or in small groups that slipped under the radar. I think the protests were peaceful for the same reason they've been that way for years here. This isn't Seattle with only 2000 officers. We might have had 2000 officers either sick or on vacation the week of the RNC!
Instead of going up against us head-on they instead chose the route of trying to frighten delegates on side streets outside their hotels. Sounds like the tactics of another group of people that we deal with around here....
You're a N.Y.C. cop? May GOD bless and keep you always and I hope you get a raise! :-)