I have only heard one good point (or seems to me anyway… happy to hear another take!) concerning the encampments set up. Occupying a public forum in that manner keeps folks with other perspectives from participating in any sort of discussion or exercise of their right to free speech or peaceably assemble. I can understand that take and wanting to keep those spaces available to all groups wanting to make their voice heard.
Sending in the police was an un unnecessary escalation, though. There didn’t seem to be any attempt made to work with student organizers on this.
I have only heard one good point (or seems to me anyway… happy to hear another take!) concerning the encampments set up. Occupying a public forum in that manner keeps folks with other perspectives from participating in any sort of discussion or exercise of their right to free speech or peaceably assemble. I can understand that take and wanting to keep those spaces available to all groups wanting to make their voice heard.
Sending in the police was an un unnecessary escalation, though. There didn’t seem to be any attempt made to work with student organizers on this.
Which beast was Obama? Discerning readers want to know.