The Occupy St Louis General Assembly reached consensus in two consecutive meetings (Oct. 10 evening & Oct. 11 morning) on the following statement:
We demand all charges brought against the occupation so far be dropped immediately. Public space should be public space 24 hours a day.
Supporters, please contact these offices and convey support for our demand.
Mayor Slay’s office info: (314) 622-3201; 1200 Market , City Hall, Room 200, St. Louis, Missouri 63103; to send e-mail: http://stlouis-mo.gov/governme
St. Louis Police Department: a bunch of numbers listed herehttp://www.slmpd.org/dept_cont
St. Louis District Attorney: Thomas Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 10th Street, 20th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63102; Telephone: 314.539.2200; Fax: 314.539.2309; TDD: 314.539.7690
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/gove
www.stlouis-mo.gov
This, I felt, was a futile and silly proposal that was passed. The entire purpose is to make a point about the occupation. The act of civil disobedience is a statement that is made. Getting arrested for this statement is the sacrifice that the protesters make for the movement. We shouldn’t be demanding that all curfews should now be eliminated.
Instead, the group should discuss vital and key stances. What are we for? What are we against? How will we accomplish our goals?
It’s NOT silly to do everything to activate people and to increase the public outcry on pig action.
It’s important to make it clear to people that while you understand the “costs” you don’t/aren’t complicit with your abuse.
Could you imagine if the Freedom Riders didn’t ask for the change to the segregation laws which lead to their arrest.
Fight the Power.