So the Occupy London group has been evicted with little violence and a few arrests and now the Occupy camp nearest to me in Nottingham braces itself for impending eviction, though it vows to remain. I've often passed the Nottingham one that's tucked away in the Market Square, I sometimes stopped to read pamphlets or posters and I agree with their plight and what they stand for.
On reading the BBC coverage on the story today and then moving on to the comments section someone stated 'The simple fact people needed to protest against corporate greed is a damning indictment on this governments policies.' That statement really says it all yet the irony is the protest would only ever be tolerated for so long, even though it was peaceful.
The local Nottingham bunch seem resolute but I suspect their fate will be the same. I found it interesting on a local website that the Nottingham lads had done their research on who owns the Market Square land. They say it was gifted to the people of Nottingham but the council recently changed legislation, though it's better explained if you watch the short video on this link. In total contrast to the report on the news in London the Nottingham protesters mention their support from local businesses around the square. Evidently shops and corporate elements in London are breathing a sigh of relief, no shocks there then.
I hope the Occupy protests go on despite a large amount of the populace not giving a damn. Democracy in this country is a fickle beast.
On reading the BBC coverage on the story today and then moving on to the comments section someone stated 'The simple fact people needed to protest against corporate greed is a damning indictment on this governments policies.' That statement really says it all yet the irony is the protest would only ever be tolerated for so long, even though it was peaceful.
The local Nottingham bunch seem resolute but I suspect their fate will be the same. I found it interesting on a local website that the Nottingham lads had done their research on who owns the Market Square land. They say it was gifted to the people of Nottingham but the council recently changed legislation, though it's better explained if you watch the short video on this link. In total contrast to the report on the news in London the Nottingham protesters mention their support from local businesses around the square. Evidently shops and corporate elements in London are breathing a sigh of relief, no shocks there then.
I hope the Occupy protests go on despite a large amount of the populace not giving a damn. Democracy in this country is a fickle beast.
Photo used is from Nottingham Indymedia website and is of the Nottingham Occupy camp.
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