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Palm Beach Redeems itself

Finally, Palm Beach has done something to redeem itself. After listening to former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias spew anti-American bile about the war, 2/3rds of the audience, walked out:

First a trickle, then a stream of about 150 guests left the room as Arias spoke, Ford said. Arias' remarks then triggered an impromptu protest outside the banquet hall.

"People assembled outside and sang God Bless America," Ford said.

Although the swell of voices could be heard inside the dining room, Arias continued. He finally stopped at the behest of John Flynn, chief executive officer of South Florida Blood Banks, Ford said.