It's not really on my agenda for this trip, but I did happen to run across the encampment of "Occupy Tucson" this morning while out walking. It was really too early (just before 8 AM) to visit with anyone, although some folks were up and stirring. Everything was in good order, and the occupiers seemed to be blending in with the downtown homeless crowd pretty well. A police officer was mediating a dispute between an occupier and a homeless guy about the homeless guy's behavior (I did not find out what it was). A group of police with bicycles and a Segway were gathered in the shade across the street, but they seemed pretty mellow.
Last week's local independent weekly newspaper had a story about negotiations over tickets that were supposedly going to be written for folks who camped overnight, but I guess that was resolved. Everyone here seems grateful that Tucson is not Phoenix. They apparently don't lead with pepper spray!
If someone can tell me where to get a cup of coffee in downtown Tucson, I'd be grateful!
I learned that the citations have not gone away. Those who are camping are being ticketed each night. Presumably there will be a showdown at some point in court.
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