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Originally Posted by Keith P.
They are occupying a public space and using it for a campsite, neither of which they have a right to do. They are denying 99.9% of the public their rights to use that space as they would normally. And worst of all, they are the usual bunch of clueless youth ne'er-do-wells who don't have any idea what they are really complaining about, but are willing to be used as dupes by the left and groups like Adbusters to advance their campaign to overthrow the system. I saw one of the kids interviewed last week, complaining he couldn't get a job. Of course, he had dreadlocks that made his head look like a lion's mane, various facial piercings and tattoos, and had the dull speech patterns of one who has consumed too much weed. No wonder he is unemployable.
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Public spaces can be used by members of the public (ie anyone!) for a variety of purposes, day and night. Parade Square is still open to the public and is still being used by different groups of people in many ways. I'm unsure of what uses you claim are being denied to the public. The space is normally used by office workers and others as a place to eat lunch and get some fresh air. The benches are still there and so is the fresh air (despite the dehumanizing comments directed at the protesters above). The protesters are not denying anyone of anything. People avoiding Parade Square are likely uncomfortable with the prospect of encountering people who are different than themselves. They would likely be more uncomfortable walking down Spring Garden where they will be approached by panhandlers, many of whom are drug users.