In Hong Kong, the revolution will be catered

[Hestia]

For the hungry, there was free cheesecake, bananas, dim sum and more. For those with blisters, there were band-aids. Aching back? A complimentary massage station. And on and on: swim goggles for those worried about pepper spray, recharge stations for dying cellphone batteries, even barbers for those who needed a haircut.

Protest leaders have vowed to stay in it for the long haul — and the massive stockpiles keeping protesters hydrated, sated and comfortable may be giving them confidence they can deliver on that pledge.

Denouncing Beijing-backed dignitaries and continuing their street demonstrations, democracy protesters overshadowed ceremonies in Hong Kong on Wednesday marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of communist China.

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"We need to stand up and tell the government how we feel, and if the size of the protests go down, it will be easier for police to clear the streets, so we need to keep people comfortable," said Kathy Ng, 27, an advertising worker manning a table. "I just wanted to do my part."

The squads of volunteer logisticians are not just handing out goods, they're picking them up. A small army of trash collectors have set up garbage stations, collecting and sorting waste from recyclables. Some have gone so far as to use metal tongs to pick up cigarette butts from the street.

http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-hong-kong-stockpiles-20141002-story.html#page=1

[Hestia]

1. Wonderful story...

Though Hong Kongers are well-known for their savvy business sense, an unwritten code of ethics seemed to be in place; it was nigh impossible to find anyone among the crowds trying to sell anything.
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"We can't capitalize on an event like this and sell things; it would look bad," said Ng. "What we are fighting for is too important — we don't want people to accuse us of just wanting to make a quick buck."

[Jackpine Radical]

2. We have much to learn from the Orient.

First the Arab Spring & Cairo

Then Madison

Then Occupy

Now Hong Kong.

We're getting better on each iteration.