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Occupy Wall Street continues to gather momentum in cities around the world, including downtown Victoria.

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Occupy Wall Street and the hundreds of localized versions happening across the planet are about an inclusive call for change. So far, the swelling protest has avoided the kind of controversy that would sway public opinion against it. In Victoria, one of the biggest concerns is that the occupation of Centennial Square would be co-opted by activists who think camping should be allowed in all public spaces. But whatever side of that argument youB次元官网网址檙e on, this current B次元官网网址減rotestB次元官网网址� must continue to resist being defined.

The movement is an expression of frustration with how our political and financial system appear to be tilted toward the financial elites. The pendulum has swung too far and there simply is not enough trickle down to keep the masses happy.

That said, if the hope is to empower people, then the Victoria occupiers will soon find themselves in the uncomfortable situation of being seen as the ones forcing their will on the very public they claim to represent.

Centennial Square traditionally becomes a focal point for the community as we get deeper into the fall. An ice rink will offer an opportunity for families to skate for a toonie and annual Christmas celebrations inspire deep feelings of goodwill throughout our community. These are not things the Occupy Wall Street movement wants to protest.

By all means keep going, but donB次元官网网址檛 stop the people from enjoying what is already a welcoming public space for the 99 per cent.