This we learn in a press release just like anyone else:
It’s become apparent that the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department is not coming. We have, in this instance, seen a severing of the control corporations and the 1% are accustomed to having over our public spaces and officials. BNY Mellon has not been able to force our elected Sheriff, William P. Mullen, to disavow himself from his role to protect democracy and suppress the free speech rights of Occupy Pittsburgh. We know that Sheriff Mullen does this at risk of being in contempt of court, and we appreciate and applaud his informed judgment and willingness to stand up for the rights of his constituents.
This afternoon at 5:30 pm, Occupy Pittsburgh will rally and make statements for the press at People’s Park. Afterward, they will march away from the encampment site. (OccupyPgh Media Team)
The introductory quotation by Mark Twain selected for this news release is particularly apropos.
Based on my experiences so far with the local Occupy franchise, I find it a little difficult to believe that 100% of the remaining occupants are going to be on board with declaring victory and marching away this evening, at least not without any surprises. Difficult but not impossible.
Hats off to Sheriff Mullen for his diplomatic skills. To think this 530 evacuation happened without his involvement is simplistic.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately for your little troupe, any problems resulting from a less than 100% participation rate will only paint you all with the same brush. Strive for unanimity!!
Regardless. The Sheriff did not perform his duty and should be replaced. Oh, wait.. he's elected and a 'D'. He's also (apparently) head of a police unit that, IMHO, is nothing but a bunch of people barely one step above mall rent-a-cops... the mall rent-a-cops are useless also.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who actually pays taxes in the county, I think he did well. Suburban residents are always opposed to taxes unless they are paid by somebody else. Then nothing is too stupid to spend public money on.
ReplyDeleteThe sheriff did well on multiple fronts. Bravo Sheriff William P Mullen.
ReplyDeleteCompared to the last guy to hold the office, especially.
ReplyDeleteThat release is a mess.
ReplyDelete"BNY Mellon has not been able to force our elected Sheriff, William P. Mullen, to disavow himself from his role to protect democracy and suppress the free speech rights of Occupy Pittsburgh."
Bram, you speak English. Perhaps in the future someone should show these things to you for editing before they are made public.
Anon 11:44 - :) Chalking it up to sleep deprivation and being in a rush. Probably the same reasons I'm just now getting a feeling that, due to some subtleties in punctuation, they mis-attributed a quote by Captain America to Mark Twain.
ReplyDeleteI think it works even better as a Cap anyway.