PORTLAND, Maine — OccupyMaine demonstrators who’ve camped out in Portland’s Lincoln Park since October are making their case to a state judge.
Oral arguments and testimony began Tuesday in Cumberland County Superior Court, where the group is trying to prevent its removal from the park.
Members testified that the park serves as a public symbol and helps spread their message protesting economic disparity and corporate greed.
Malory Shaughnessy, who participates in Occupy events but does not sleep in the park, said the park’s “tent city” conjures up images of the “Hooverville” shanty towns that were built by homeless people during the Great Depression.
The city, which told campers to leave on Dec. 15, has raised concerns over disturbances and sanitation at the park.
Wait, are they fighting for our right to live in tents in public spaces free of charge forever? Whoa—I could get behind that movement! Baxter State Park here I come to protest economic inequality.
BDN will do anything to try to keep this story alive.
…and keep Obozo in the White House.
I think it’s time for these losers to occupy a jail cell……..just sayin.
I sure am glad these wonderful people don’t
represent me. When I hear them called patriots
it makes me want to regurgitate. The 99%…..what
a hoot.
These losers are about as relevant as a pet rock at this point.