The Occupy L.A. protesters this morning announced plans to hold an anti-foreclosure event tomorrow, January 13, in downtown Los Angeles. Protesters will meet at 9 a.m. at Pershing Square, then march to the Sheraton Hotel at 711 South Hope Street to protest the foreclosed home sale being held there via www.option.com. At 11 a.m., the group plans to march to the offices of Bank of New York/Mellon at 400 South Hope Street for a for a rally, followed by a press conference at noon. According to the Occupy L.A. website, Bank of New York/Mellon holds the titles to properties at risk of foreclosure, which the Occupy L.A. protesters have focused on in recent days.
Presidential Politics Involved
Although the police have evicted the Occupy L.A. protesters, as well as Occupy protesters in other major U.S. cities, from their physical encampments, the Occupy movement has succeeded in highlighting income inequality as a major issue in America. Just yesterday, leading Republican presidential candidate Willard Mitt Romney caused some controversy when, after being asked whether wealth distribution should be discussed in the current presidential race, Romney responded, “I think it’s fine to talk about those things in quiet rooms….”
Focus on Foreclosures
Now, Occupy L.A. and Occupy protests in other cities are focusing on home foreclosures as well. Tomorrow’s planned protest, which is termed "Foreclosure Fridays first event" is part of this strategy, and, as the event name indicates, the Occupy protesters are likely to hold more such anti-foreclosure events.
The Occupy L.A. website also calls for protesters to bring banners, signs, drums, and cameras, in order both to participate in and record the day’s activities.
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