> They even obeyed the velvet ropes in the entryway. They did not. There was video of protestors both moving the ropes, and there is video of protestors on the

> They even obeyed the velvet ropes in the entryway. They did not. There was video of protestors both moving the ropes, and there is video of protestors on the opposite sides of the ropes. Both at least in NBC's coverage. (Unfortunately, they've made their coverage private on YouTube, so I lack a link presently.) (Sibling comments cover the "armed" aspect well enough.)