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More Emotional

When asked for an explanation of the
difference by the YAF members, Mr. Collier
stated, "The difference was that one was a
more emotional thing. There was more chance
of violence on the march."

In another incident at the sleep-in, a
participant spoke to a crowd from the top steps
of the Rotunda. He began to throw bottles
from the steps, and then attempted to throw a
concrete block into the crowd, according to Mr.
Kerr. Mr. Kerr and several of the marshals then
escorted him down the steps to a first aid
station.

Mr. Collier then addressed the crowd saying,
"We came here to show our concern. We don't
want to cause trouble...we want everyone to
have a good time." This statement drew
enthusiastic applause, and the crowd returned
to the night's activities.