"We know that thousands of people are coming," explained Kellie
Gasink, national coordinator for the Savannah-based National Coalition
to Repeal the Patriot Act, "We also know that unless the people
of Savannah organize the event for their benefit, then it will be
organized by the demonstrators and the police. We don't need that."
Gasink and at least 100 activists from throughout the southeast
laid the groundwork for G8 actions in Macon meeting in December.
Today, final touches are being put on a week-long free speech festival in June,
coinciding with the Sea Island summit.
