◼ The city has decided that the demonstrators have had plenty of time to make their point, and that their behavior has gotten bad enough to become a public safety problem. Late last night, Oakland issued an order to the Occupiers to leave the plaza that they have commandeered for most of a fortnight... - HotAir
The document cited fire hazards, sanitation issues, a growing rat problem and graffiti. It referred to an “increasing frequency of violence, assaults, threats and intimidation” and complained that protesters had denied access to “emergency personnel to treat injured persons and to police to patrol the Plaza.”
“As a result of these serious conditions, the Administration has determined that facilitating this expression of speech is no longer viable, nor in the interest of public health and safety,” the order said.
◼ St Paul's Cathedral announces closure due to 'Occupy' protesters - FIRST TIME SINCE GERMAN BLITZ... - Telegraph
◼ BIG STINK: NYC residents complain about 'Occupy' protesters - AP
◼ In NYC: Mayor Bloomberg said Friday that he's going to start turning the screws on the Occupy Wall Streeters. - NY Daily News
◼ In Chicago: Petition asks Emanuel to end Occupy Chicago arrests - wls am
◼ Occupy Wall Street: New Yorkers say…“They are defecating on our doorsteps...” - neoneocon
