Protesters, Declare Victory & Leave
Froma Harrop, Providence Journal
Conditions at some of the "Occupy" tent sites started going downhill at a most inopportune time. A New York Times/CBS poll had just reported that 47 percent of the public said that the movement's views reflect those of most Americans (with only 34 percent saying they do not). On the ground, the homeless were moving into several encampments, joined by various hangers-on drawn to the excitement.Occupiers, time to quit while you're ahead -- for you're a little less ahead with every confrontation involving police or other civic authorities. The skirmishes provide...
Conditions at some of the "Occupy" tent sites started going downhill at a most inopportune time. A New York Times/CBS poll had just reported that 47 percent of the public said that the movement's views reflect those of most Americans (with only 34 percent saying they do not). On the ground, the homeless were moving into several encampments, joined by various hangers-on drawn to the excitement.Occupiers, time to quit while you're ahead -- for you're a little less ahead with every confrontation involving police or other civic authorities. The skirmishes provide...