Forum Post: was there @occupy LA =(
Posted 12 years ago on Dec. 9, 2011, 3:17 p.m. EST by misunderstood101
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from Los Angeles, CA
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Didn't feel welcomed there at all....made me feel very uncomfortable and isolated even though i support the cause....So my guess is that if you fit the image of the occupiers then you will be discriminated against.
Occupy should have a welcome committee maybe? Wear bright green shirts that says "welcome new people" or something?
that would help a lot ...
why did you feel discriminated against? by whom, other occupiers or ?
Sorry it took to long...yes by occupiers...just trying to hear the message at the general assembly ...lots of rude bumping and coughing in my face and ugly stares and i am not a bad looking person,can't say thats all of LA occupiers but i sure felt unwelcomed..and almost got run over by a trash can they where setting up as a barricade.
After the police raid, it attracted the wrong attention. There's now more people there that want to cause trouble than help support a cause. It's always best to either go with a group, or get acquainted with a group of people.
that's frustrating ;( I've never been to occupy LA, but was in the city a few months ago and really enjoy the cultural diversity. hope things are better for you :)