"Occupy Murfreesboro" Still There

Dec 26, 2011 at 07:49 am by bryan


"Occupy Murfreesboro" protesters continued the holidays despite sub-freezing temps most evenings. The multiple tents are down to one, and it is to the side of the steps leading to the Civic Plaza. 

A spokesperson told WGNS News, "We're protesting the ability for corporations being able to make large financial contributions to political campaigns."

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Earlier this month, the Rutherford County Democratic Party unanimously endorsed the "Occupy" movement. 

Action on the Civic Plaza was pretty-much non-existent in Murfreesboro on Christmas day, but that was not the situation in Nashville. A celebration mood with music and activities flooded the Civic Plaza in Nashville.

Across the nation, taxpayers are footing the bill for extra surveillance. Estimates show approximately $13-million has been spent toward police overtime, especially during marches and camp sites. 

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