Since Occupy Cincinnati shows no signs of letting up anytime soon, allow me to bring the latest info to those of you who are still unfamiliar with what we stand for...
The Cincinnati protest is now on day 3 of continuous activity, though now it's gravitated to Piatt Park downtown. Over 20 participants have now been given misdemeanor citations for being in a city park after hours.
This underscores another important point: Why can't the public use a space (regardless of what time of day it is) that they paid for with their tax dollars? We've all seen signs at public parks warning about how the park closes at a certain time each night, but do you know why these rules were established? They were established as a battering ram to use against people who the authorities simply didn't like. In other words, these ordinances were written just to be selectively enforced.
The citations given to Occupy Cincinnati peeps carry a fine of $105 each. After issuing the tickets, police reportedly simply left and wished the protesters well. But on the other hand, do you honestly think the Tea Party would be ticketed at all for being in a public place after hours?
It's also important to note that the Occupy protests aren't limited to just big cities. Now they're cropping up in tiny towns like Hartford, Kentucky; Floyd, Virginia; and Winston, Missouri. This list reads almost like Casey Kasem listing the affiliates of his show.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Day 3 of Occupy Cincinnati
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Being a shift worker and insomniac for over 20 years I am familiar with the regulations prohibiting citizens from enjoying a public park or walkway after hours. I work after the sun goes down and my taxes go toward these places after the sun goes down. I am legally allowed to walk on a city street at night but not at a public park or walkway. I don't understand how this can even be constitutional. If the police are going to give tickets out, first give them for damage to property (not being in a public place after dark)and second, ticket all protestor groups accordingly.
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