Some of the organizers for the event are members from the new SDS formation so perhaps there's some nostalgia involved, for better or for worse. On the average I've been impressed with the young people I've met who are involved in the new SDS. The event will most likely be small and hopefully they already have some legal aid lined up. An organizer from the group writes me: "We are horizontal, participatory, and operate by modified consensus. Id be happy to answer questions folks may have." If anyone would like to contact her, email me off list.
FM