The setting was in front of the Liberty Bell. There were a few disrupters on hand, one who had made unkind statements to and about the Cuban Americans. Another man stopped to argue the issue of father's rights. Supporters of Elian’s asylum replied this was a FREEDOM issue and then discussed the deplorable economic and human rights conditions in Cuba!!!
Signs were held high and chants of "Free Elian Now!" rang out. Posters including the pictures of the American gestapo snatching Elian with American flags attached. Other signs read:
LIBERTY FOR ELIAN,
JUSTICE FOR CASTRO, CLINTON AND RENO
CLINTON SNATCHED GOD'S MIRACLE
JANET RENO GUILTY OF CHILD ABUSE
The local news media from all three stations covered the protest as well as the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The bulk of the protest lasted for two hours though some protested for four hours. It was for an impromtu protest, pretty successful!!!
Source: http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39022ba00f62.htm