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Karly Domb Sadof / AP
In this image made using a cell phone, Occupy Wall Street protesters are ordered to leave Zuccotti Park, their longtime encampment in New York, early Tuesday, Nov. 15. At about 1 a.m. Tuesday, police handed out notices from the park's owner, Brookfield Office Properties, and the city saying that the park had to be cleared because it had become unsanitary and hazardous. Protesters were told they could return, but without sleeping bags, tarps or tents.
Karly Domb Sadof / AP
Police gather to order Occupy Wall Street protesters to leave Zuccotti Park early Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Karly Domb Sadof / AP
Police officers order Occupy Wall Street protesters to leave Zuccotti Park early Tuesday, Nov. 15.
NBC, msnbc.com and news services report from NEW YORK:
Hundreds of police officers, some in riot gear, descended on Zuccotti Park after midnight Tuesday in a surprise sweep of the Occupy Wall Street headquarters.
NBC New York's Jonathan Dienst, who is at the scene, reported that he had counted 40 arrests.
A few protesters, who appeared to resist and shove at officers, were then thrown to ground and placed in handcuffs, he reported. Continue reading.
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Did you mention that you ae using cellphone pictures because Bloomberg prevented reporters from coming near the scene, and covering the story? Free speech? Free Press? hey came like thieves in the night...Bloomberg's Blue Shirts...and robbed us of our rights, and our possessions. Bloomberg, the self-proclaimed number one defender of free speech (pause for gagging), said in no uncertain terms: "yes, you have the right...the right to remain silent. So just shut up and obey". This is only the beginning dear Mayor .0001%. This WILL be your legacy- of repression. But you will NOT succeed. These mayors, governors, city councils, police chiefs, and street cops of America need to realize that it is NOT UP TO THEM whether or not Americans peaceably gather, protest, discuss, or demonstrate. It's up to a document called the US CONSTITUTION. You can beat us and arrest us and tear-gas us, you can try to "permit" us to death....but you can't kill an idea. You can't keep down a people’s hopes and dreams for a better life....for us, and for our kids. America USED to work. The people had work. The system worke (sort of). Hey, EVEN the Congress used to work (sometimes). God knows, it was far, far, far from perfect -but at least we all had some share in the struggles AND the rewards. But somewhere along the way, we lost our way. Because now we have an economy and a political system that seems to work only for the rich. With OWS America has found it’s voice, and that voice demands fairness and justice - for ALL. This land IS our land! AND WE WANT IT BACK! We want our LIVES back! We want our FUTURE back! But it’s much more than just words.... it’s much more than politics..... it’s your freakin’ LIFE, and how you want to live it, and how you WILL live it. Find a quiet place somewhere, and consider this: Each of us has only one brief life....one chance....one roll of the dice....and many choices. The time has come to choose....to risk...and to act. If not now...then when? If not you, then....who? You DO have the power my friend....and the choice IS yours. Don’t let your dreams die....
Hey, I'm the guy in the first photo. It's occurring a block or three away from Zuccotti as I was mic checking to remind everyone that a tiny handful of over-aggressive protesters don't represent the movement, and to stay peaceful in the face of police pressure.
Invective aside, the commenter above is correct that ALL MEDIA WERE BLOCKED from the park until hours after police showed up - probably until all protesters within the park had been arrested or evicted. Sadly, I only arrived to the scene from outside the park as it was freshly barricaded, thanks to an urgent text from a friend.
What happened last night will only firmly strengthen the commitment, ideals, and means of the movement. I can't believe for a moment how stupid and short-sighted the Police Department and the city of New York were to do this, because ultimately I'm glad it happened. This is the turning point.
- Stefano
@StefanoBlackest +
The media was probably blocked because, for some reason, we as a society tend to 'act out' in front of a camera. What was a somewhat mild by comparison confrontation without the cameras, could have turned into an all out free for all if anyone thought they might get on TV.