Has anyone been paying attention to what's going on in Olympia, WA? Today was the fourth day of protests at the capital against deep budget cuts, notably without much MSM coverage. Here is footage of today's activities:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmCkKeAqLwM&feature=player_embedded#at=25As stated on the group "OccupyWA"s Facebook page - "The first night, April 6, 2011, 150+ people slept in the Capitol as part of a Week of Action planned, organized and executed by several groups in coordination. The second day, 17 members of SEIU were arrested, because somebody allegedly assaulted a State Trooper. People dispersed, and by 4:30 only a few small groups were left. At 4:33, the doors to the Capitol were locked. Several people standing on the front steps saw the doors being closed, and went around to find all but one door closed and locked. State Troopers stationed at that door told them that only legislators, congressional staff, and LOBBYISTS were allowed inside.
THEY WERE LETTING IN LOBBYISTS, BUT NO CONSTITUENTS!
On our second night (which was NOT planned along with the first), we had 51 of us sleeping in the Capitol, and NO arrests made! More people will join!
We're not leaving until our demands are met!
CLOSE CORPORATE TAX LOOPHOLES!
NO MORE BUDGET CUTS UNTIL FAIR TAXATION!"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/OccupyWA/202575433108417?sk=infoThe group also has a Twitter page at
http://www.twitter.com/occupyWA Lastly, here's a brief article from the Seattle Times, indicating "around 7,000 labor union members"
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014733854_apwaxgrbudgetcutsprotests.html. I stand in solidarity with the people of Washington! Hope you do too.