Occupy Atlanta protesters hold their ground at downtown Atlanta park

[struggle4progress]

Posted: Oct 11, 2011 1:05 AM EDT Updated: Oct 11, 2011 1:19 AM EDT
Steve Kiggins - email

ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) -

Hundreds of "Occupy Atlanta" protesters say they won't give up even if it means going to jail.

They've camped out in Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta since Friday -- protesting the government and corporate greed, and now they've learned Atlanta Police are threatening protesters with arrests.

"We're here because we want a voice!" shouted protesters. "We renamed this park Troy Davis Park!"

"Occupy Atlanta" protesters camped out in the park to bring a voice to their cause. They've lived in tents for five days and show no signs of slowing down ...

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/15661951/occupy-atlanta-protesters-hold-their-ground-at-downtown-atlanta-park

[pacalo]

1. "We renamed this park Troy Davis Park!"

:applause:

[lunatica]

2. Wow! Renaming the park Troy Davis just gave me goose bumps

I hope it sends shivers up the spines of the people who refused to stay his execution.

Renaming it is a brilliant idea. I can't even start to imagine how his family must be taking this news if it gave me goose bumps.

[TalkingDog]

3. Rec'cing for the Troy Davis Park.

Sons a bitches.(for clarity: the executioners)