...they came for the organizers.. I kept silent.. when the came for me it was too late

[annm4peace]

But from outside the Minneapolis Club downtown, the protesters' message was clear: drop the never-before-used felony charges against the RNC 8.
http://www.mndaily.com/2008/12/01/rnc-8-endorse-susan-gaertner-protesters-rally

RNC 8 endorse Susan Gaertner, protesters rally
Karlee Weinmann, Minnesota Daily, December 2nd, 2008

On Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner's birthday Tuesday evening, she held her first fundraiser for her 2010 gubernatorial bid.

Outside, the RNC 8 -- a group prosecuted by Gaertner's office for conspiracy to riot in furtherance of terrorism -- and the Community RNC Arrestee Support Structure, formed in response to mass protester arrests at the Republican National Convention. They sang, danced and spoke against Gaertner's campaign.
A police presence grew to more than 20 as the crowd of protesters swelled to about 100. Police twice threatened to arrest the protesters for unlawful assembly if they didn't clear sidewalks, but the crowd stayed mobile.

Eventually, tensions between the crowd and police dissipated, though police stayed stationed at the building's entrance. No one was arrested.

Before the dance party, five members of the RNC 8 held a news conference to endorse Gaertner for governor, saying they "could think of no better birthday present for favorite prosecutor and politician."

They also unfurled a large check -- a 2-foot-by-6-foot banner -- made out to Gaertner's campaign for "Eight and no sense."

Tell ST.Paul and Minneapolis to drop the charges against those arrested during the RNC.
Ramsey County Attorney Gaertner 651.266.322
St. Paul City Attorney Choi 651.266.8710
Mayor Rybak [phone]
Mayor Coleman 651.266.8510
ask them to drop all charges and protect the constitution