Free Tibet . '' NEW : Thousands march to the Chinese consulate ahead of Wednesday 's run . Torchbearer drops out , fearing protests , official says . San Francisco , California , is only U.S. venue on 23-city global tour . Comment:
NEW : Thousands march to the Chinese consulate ahead of Wednesday 's run . Torchbearer drops out , fearing protests , official says . San Francisco , California , is only U.S. venue on 23-city global tour . Comment: