Earth Hour event turns into face-off - Spokesman.com - March 28, 2010

Global warming protesters generated a lot of heat Saturday night at the entrance to Spokane City Hall.

It looked for a while like candle-carrying environmentalists might come to blows with those who contend global warming is a hoax perpetuated by the United Nations. But the situation cooled a bit when police showed up and stood in the background.

“We are law-abiding citizens, trying to have a peaceful protest here,” said conservative activist Mike Fagan, who was frustrated as an environmental protester repeatedly interrupted the speech he was trying to deliver through a bullhorn.
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Counter-protesters, meanwhile, shouted that science and youth were on their side.