We are outraged by the actions of the NYPD and Mayor Bloomberg,
at the violent assault on the peaceful protesters of the Zucotti park
encampment.
It is not through oppression, but through innovation that will enable us to create positive change in this world.
The Sustainability Working Group has served as a poignant and innovative
enclave in this movement, seeking to act with ethics and morality as
our guide. Last night, in destroying the encampment, the NYPD destroyed
all of our hard work including the recently deployed pedal power bike
systems that powered the entire camp. This is a system of power created
for the people, by the people, delivered directly to the people. The
strong arm of the NYPD has sought to marginalize our innovative efforts
with their careless actions. What they have not anticipated is the
perseverance of this movement, and the people who believe with their
whole beings in a better future for all.
We, the members of the Sustainability Working Group, demand that the
NYPD return all property possessions of this working group and its
contributors immediately. This list includes, but is not limited to the
following items: bikes, bike stands, batteries, inverters, tools,
rainwater collection roof, permaculture tools, LED lightbulbs, fabrics,
materials and personal possessions.
We stand together in defiance at the unlawful actions inflicted upon the occupation by the NYPD and Mayor Bloomberg.
We will rebuild. We will power this movement, now and in the future.
Our work continues, in this space, and beyond.
We salute our brothers and sisters who were detained during
this egregious event, and we vow to continue our efforts towards
developing alternative solutions which will tackle the many complicated
municipal, social and global environmental issues we are facing.
It will be through education, collaboration,
demonstration, active practice and outreach, that we will create a truly
sustainable society -at Zuccotti Park, in the greater community and
across the planet.
source 99getsmart.com
May 19, 2012 - 02:06
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