Occupy Seattle protesters still say they won't abandon Westlake Park

Paula Wissel and The Associated Press — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:57:33 +0000

Mayor Mike McGinn has once again told Occupy Seattle protesters at Westlake Park that they must follow the rules against camping in the park.

Occupy Seattle protesters say they will expand to City Hall but won’t abandon Westlake.

Homeless find home at Occupy Seattle, so is it still a protest?

Paula Wissel — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:34:14 +0000

More and more homeless people are joining protesters occupying Seattle’s Westlake Park. The Occupy Wall Street movement has a special attraction for people who sleep on the streets.

When you walk through Westlake Park, in the heart of downtown Seattle’s shopping district, you notice the donated tarps and sleeping bags on hand to keep people warm. And there's a big tent where you can get a cheese sandwich or receive first aid.

If you don’t have a home, it seems like a good place to hang out.