The Boulder County commissioners were so taken aback by the
conduct of anti-fracking protesters at a hearing Tuesday that
they have announced a new security plan for future meetings on
the matter.  The plan, outlined by the commissioners in a public
statement Wednesday, calls for the removal of individuals who
"elect not to participate in civil discourse," and the
prosecution of people who threaten the safety of others at
meetings.  The statement condemns the "bullying atmosphere" the
board says was created by anti-fracking activists at Tuesday's
hearing at the Boulder County Courthouse.  The meeting was held
to discuss proposed oil and gas regulations, including those
that would govern the drilling technique known as hydraulic
fracturing, or fracking. Its start was delayed for more than
half an hour when protesters began chanting their opposition and
demanding the commissioners resign if they refused to ban
fracking.  Commissioners Will Toor, Cindy Domenico and Deb
Gardner left the hearing room while the dem