[theDentist]

But the threat was eventually discounted because it was determined to be a “peaceful protest.”

IN other words, until the authorities were sure these kids weren't going to attempt to break into the base for nefarious reasons, they were treated accordingly. Sounds fine to me.

[Romulus]

IN other words, until the authorities were sure these kids weren't going to attempt to break into the base for nefarious reasons, they were treated accordingly. Sounds fine to me.

In other words, in your ideal Security State, we're all guilty till proven innocent. You disgust me.

[Steve_Seattle]

"IN other words, until the authorities were sure these kids weren't going to attempt to break into the base for nefarious reasons, they were treated accordingly. Sounds fine to me."

Precisely. In recent years, there have been numerous incidents in which Catholic - and other - protestors have attempted to illegally enter military installations with the intent to disrupt activities. The government would be negligent if it made no attempt to monitor these protests to assess whether there is intent to illegally gain access to military installations. Once the assessment is made that there is no threat or intent of disruption, the suspected individuals are removed from the list. There is no story here.