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handling of dissent, an experiment.
Procedure: Send people into campaign rally, some wearing opposition t-shirts, some changing into them once there.
Results:
Kerry campaign: told that they could be ejected if they got rowdy. Kerry supporters with signs hid them from press.
Quote:
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"We hold the right to remove you, but other than that, enjoy and hopefully at the end of the event you'll want to wear a Kerry T-shirt," he said.
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Bush campaign: Shown the (police-guarded) door.
Quote:
I'm sorry, but they're Kerry shirts," a female Bush volunteer said. "We were told not to let people with Kerry shirts into the rally."
... "Hey folks, it's a private event," he said. "Can you find your way to the nearest exit? Maybe some law enforcement can help?"
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And now, at long last, the campaign is over.
