Posted on Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Occupy Edinburgh Press Release 15/11/2011

Occupy Edinburgh Press Release 15/11/2011,

In response to the clearance of the Occupy Wall Street camp in Zuccotti Park in New York City, and to the evictions of peaceful occupations around the world, we wish to reaffirm our sympathy and solidarity with all people involved in the global struggle for true democracy and an equitable and sustainable future.

As peaceful protesters we are outraged at the suppression of those who stand up for the voiceless and the vulnerable.
What has happened in New York is an example of such suppression. However, we know that the clearance of Zuccotti Park will end neither Occupy Wall Street, nor the global Occupy Movement.

Here in Edinburgh, we have had a communicative and productive relationship with our neighbours in St. Andrew Square, with Essential Edinburgh and with Lothian and Borders Police. The Square has become an important forum for discussing and campaigning against the injustices of the current system, but our continuing presence is not guaranteed.

Parks can be cleared. Non-violent protesters can be arrested. But no one can evict an idea.

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