Yesterday I stopped by the OccupyMN protest in downtown Minneapolis. They are occupying the Hennepin County Government Plaza and calling it the people’s plaza. The plaza has been occupied for over a week. The occupy Wall street protest is the one that started it all and it has been going strong for more than three weeks.
The protesters call them selves the 99% and they are protesting the war, poverty, unemployment, national economic policies, corporate greed, the federal reserve system and more. I saw signs that read “People before profits” and “The 99% will not be silenced”
This is a peaceful protest and well organized. They keep the plaza clean and have a schedule posted. There are portable toilets for the protesters but tents are not allowed and that is causing some friction as protesters pitch tents. It will be interesting to see if protesters will stay out on the plaza when there is snow and cold. (click on the photos to make the larger)
Sweeping up
Peace
Occupy MN
I support many of this movements goals, in particular, reduction/extinction of corporate corruption and excessive executive salaries, as well as understanding that Congress is corrupt and needs to learn the people vote, not the dollar.
I would hope that this movement would concentrate on realistic goals.
I would also hope they would accomplish some of these goals before it gets cold there.
It is nice to hear they are cleaning up and taking care of the property. When protesters make a mess, destroy public property, riot, and cause disorder that becomes the story.