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The people controlling the general assembly which caused the dispersion and confusion were either infiltrators or cowards afraid to get hurt. Those speaking on the bullhorns made it sound like there was no choice but to leave, which totally missed the point of occupy... It's a shame.
Originally posted by MrWendal
Originally posted by CREAM
This is a let down, when they were reciting the constitution earlier I thought most were gonna stand their ground....
Standing your ground does not mean forcing a violent confrontation. It means not giving up on your cause. If you feel "let down" I have to ask why your need for bloodshed? If you feel so strongly about the protesters confronting police, why are you not on the front line yourself?
Originally posted by speculativeoptimist
reply to post by CREAM
The people controlling the general assembly which caused the dispersion and confusion were either infiltrators or cowards afraid to get hurt. Those speaking on the bullhorns made it sound like there was no choice but to leave, which totally missed the point of occupy... It's a shame.
I don't know, 'occupy' to me can mean maintaing a presence outside(in public), gathering and camping, so I would not look at the voluntary moving as a defeat, but rather a middle ground to keep the protest alive. The bulk of people aren't going home with their heads hung low, they are just moving to another area. I can understand your point too, but I would call it a win win at this point because the protesters are still protesting and the cops aren't cracking any skulls.
Until the police attempt to shut the whole thing down, and what type of response occurs I will reserve judgement.
Originally posted by zynga2
reply to post by GogoVicMorrow
Pioneer Sq. is not meant to be occupied (I don't think) and if that is the plan, I sincerely doubt that will be allowed. My understanding is that the square is meant to re-group and decide how to move forward. They needed to get out of the street, this is a good decision in my opinion.edit on 13-11-2011 by zynga2 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by zynga2
reply to post by Rockpuck
Not to mention how easy it will be for the police to circle and trap the people in the square, if they choose to. Not sure I'd want to be there, without a clear exit...
Originally posted by zynga2
reply to post by Rockpuck
I disagree. They should go to the Waterfront. Disruption in the university area will not be welcome and it's rather unfair to the thousands of people who work and study and live up there. Talk about pissing off the community that you would want behind the movement. I really think that is a bad choice.