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Protesters aim to shut down Wall Street
By camilledoty in Camille's Corner
November 17, 2011

Protesters began making an effort to shut down Wall Street Thursday morning. Organizers were calling for a "mass day of action", according to CNN.

This movement that started two months ago is gaining traction across the country and around the world.

People, including a retired Philadelphia police captain Ray Lewis, have been arrested. The New York Police Department raided the tents in a city park this week. Even A-list celebrities like Kanye West and Russell Simmons have gotten involved. New York Daily News reported: Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Michael Stallman upheld the city’s right to enforce “reasonable” rules to maintain safety and hygiene. He said the protesters may have a right to free speech, but they had not demonstrated a First Amendment right to camp.

The individuals, especially those who have been there from the beginning, have made sacrifices to have their voices heard. And now that law enforcement has intervened they will face more opposition.

Do you agree with the protesters?