Occupy Wall Street Removed from Zuccotti Park by NYPD (11/15/2011)

Around 1 a.m. on November 15, the New York Police Department forcibly removed Occupy Wall Street protesters (OWS) from their months-long encampment in Zuccotti Park. Depending on how you feel about OWS, the clearing of the privately owned park was either long overdue or a violation of First Amendment rights. A new policy allows protesters to gather in the park, but they cannot sleep or camp there.

Reason contributor Michael Tracey captured live footage as the NYPD forced OWS participants out of the park and away from adjacent areas. This four-minute video is taken from about 35 minutes of footage and includes an interview with a protester explaining how the original clearing of the park took place. "Even like the legitimate press," he explains, "like CNN, they [the NYPD] wouldn't allow them in there."

Watch also NYPD Cop Punches Protester, similarly taken from Tracey's footage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZcJ31...

And check out our ongoing OWS videos and coverage at http://reason.com/topics/occupy-wall-...

Follow Tracey on Twitter at @mtracey

About 4:20 minutes. Shot by Michael Tracey; edited by Meredith Bragg.

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[downdraft]

My point is, it should be Occupy D.C., not Occupy Wall Street. Everybody gets the point, go home. D.C. is were the problem lies, every bit as much and more than Wall Street.

[mtanyc]

Hahaha losers...they got kicked out of zuccotti because they didn't have enough numbers. This is over now

[John Murphy]

When some one is hurt rather than chant "shame" or "the whole world s watching" maybe chant "Get him a bandaid" or "that really hurts"

[Obacoomb]

These people are the result of liberal arts degree programs... They acquire the false sense of intelligence associated with a nonsensical diploma. China has it right, the engineers run the show. Everyone else is just there for the ride.

[NAGGERNUTZ]

Nice 3rd grade response LMFAO

[Vlaxitov]

Lack of humility is great, so is someone who uses the word "stupidest" and tries to sound intelligent afterwards. You fail, you know it, and lack the humility to admit it. Be done with me because I lose brain cells everytime I exchange with you. Have a nice day.

[LORDOFINIQUITY]

Interesting description of yourself and your Wall Street pals. LMFAO

[LORDOFINIQUITY]

Wow, you are truly one of the stupidest fucking people I've ever encountered. Did you even read my response? Why would you think OWS protesters aren't boycotting Walmart corporation, when Walmart is one of the most infamous corporations of all AND located of Wall Street?? Why would you be so arrogant and irrational as to say you "don't need proof" for a statement that MAKES NO RATIONAL SENSE?

Apparently, you can't grasp even simple logic, and any sane person can see this, so I'm done with you.

[Vlaxitov]

REALITY: Those evil corporations couldn't do what they do without evil consumers supporting them. You're crazy to tell me I need proof to know OWS protestors don't shop at walmart. The sociopaths aren't limited to the fat cats making more money than you. It includes people who either know or don't care where it comes from and buy it anyway. You know, the people who made those plantation owners rich to begin with. Your senseless nerdrage and typing in all caps doesen't change that.

[NAGGERNUTZ]

@2:50 - Well, boo fuckin hoo. What a butt nugget. These fucks are about as serious about anything as I am of sticking my dick in a blender. Deadbeats with video cameras.

[NAGGERNUTZ]

Not everybody, just these pus filled boils on the asshole of America

[NAGGERNUTZ]

Amen brother.