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<\/a><\/p>\nAlthough I understand\u00a0 that raising such issues are integral for forward movement in societal and economic thought, I cannot reason why protesters must \u2018occupy\u2019 an area for such an extended period of time. Occupying public space simply impedes working individuals from carrying on their duties and causes the space to become increasingly unsafe and unsanitary.<\/p>\n
Mike Tupea, a cab driver who was stuck in traffic caused by Occupy New York says, “I have to make a living. I pay $100 for 12 hours for this cab. I am losing money every minute,” he said. “I have all my sympathies for this movement but let me do my living, let working people make a living.”<\/p>\n
In addition,\u00a0 \u201c<\/strong>Occupy Vancouver protestors lacked a unified message supported by facts\u201d<\/strong>, according to Peak news.<\/p>\n What are your thoughts? Should the \u2018occupation\u2019 of public space by Occupy protesters continue?<\/p>\n Sources and Related Articles:<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/2011\/11\/17\/us-usa-protests-newyork-idUSTRE7AE0CS20111117<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Occupy_movement<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.peakco.com\/tag\/occupy-vancouver\/<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.ctv.ca\/CTVNews\/TopStories\/20111108\/occupy-wall-st-nanos-poll-111108\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Occupy Movement, which was initiate by Adbusters, a Canadian anti-consumerist magazine, \u00a0has gained significant speed since its inception in early September.\u00a0The protesters’ \u2018cause\u2019 to raise issues about economic and social equality has spread to, as of November 17th 2011, … Continue reading