Bullshit. They had their freedom to eat in America freely and unaccosted by feral punks to gain. Get off your knees.
The protesters were looking for a photo-op like the one that divided the city of Boston some 40 years ago. Even to this day, Boston is fighting the reputation that they are a racist city and this photo is a major reason why.
I'm glad that the diners in New York did not hand these radicals such an opportunity.