October 10, 2011
11:30 pm
Name: Nikki
Age: 21
Occupation: Student studying Social Movement at Bridgewater State College
From: Bridgewater
Q: How long have you been here at Dewey Square?
A: 24 hours
Q: Why is a real “in the streets” protest necessary when the Internet provides an alternative forum?
A: The Internet isn’t the same as being together. The desire and need of the people isn’t seen on the Internet as visible as actually being together.
Q: How does Dewey Square facilitate or hinder the needs of such a protest/ occupation?
A: Facilitate -> The location is great, since it’s right next to South Station and the lights from the surrounding buildings stay on at night.
Hinders -> The space we are occupying right now is too small and need more space, and we aren’t allowed to have an open fire.
Q: How have you coped with living in public?
A: Humble enough to given up yourself to do great things, to give up self-freedom for group. You always need to worry about public spaces to use the bathroom or shower.
Q: Why have you decided to take part in this protest?
A: Why not. Since 1980 the government controls more. Corporations control the government and corporations don’t have they people’s interest in heart.
Q: What do you do in a typical day at Dewey Square?
A: It depends on the day, but usually there is a schedule of what we can do during the day. There is usually some type of leadership training, and everyday three times a day there is a General Announcement meeting.
Name: Kate
Age: 25
Occupation: Fourth Grade Teacher
From: Somerville
Q: How long have you been here at Dewey Square?
A: 1 Week on and off
Q: Why is a real “in the streets” protest necessary when the Internet provides an alternative forum?
A: On the Internet you don’t see the people, only the thought is visual.
Q: How does Dewey Square facilitate or hinder the needs of such a protest/ occupation?
A: I don’t see anything wrong with the location, because they have medical, education, and the functionality of the community.
Q: How have you coped with living in public?
A: I haven’t spent the night, so I come to support, balance people against issues that people can relate to.
Q: Why have you decided to take part in this protest?
A: I’m doing this for my students, because they are the future and I have to fight for them.
Q: What do you do in a typical day at Dewey Square?
A: I help anyway I can, usually unloading and talking to people.
Name: Doug
Age: 23
Occupation: Nurse Assistant
From: Grafton
Q: How long have you been here at Dewey Square?
A: 2 times
Q: Why is a real “in the streets” protest necessary when the Internet provides an alternative forum?
A: When you’re out on the street you see all the determination. They need to see the mass of people .
Q: How does Dewey Square facilitate or hinder the needs of such a protest/ occupation?
A: The location is great for public gathering space where thoughts are expressed. It’s a little discouraging when you hear comments from people who aren’t protesting.
Q: How have you coped with living in public?
A: I haven’t been affected. I post pictures on Facebook so that others know what is going on.
Q: Why have you decided to take part in this protest?
A: The government doesn’t answer to the people. They spend too much money on the campaign and then the candidate with the most money wins.
Q: What do you do in a typical day at Dewey Square?
A: I take pictures and stand with a sign, but today I will march on the Commons.
Name: Doug
Age: 28
Occupation: Substitute Teacher
From: Reading
Q: How long have you been here at Dewey Square?
A: 6 times
Q: Why is a real “in the streets” protest necessary when the Internet provides an alternative forum?
A: The Internet gets the word out, but we still need people to come out and stand up for what is right. Capitalism is corrupt.
Q: How does Dewey Square facilitate or hinder the needs of such a protest/ occupation?
A: People come to fight for a cause and the space is prefect, but the ceremonies are to long
Q: How have you coped with living in public?
A: I come to support, but the threats are not a worry.
Q: Why have you decided to take part in this protest?
A: I want to make sure there is a non-capital voice.
Q: What do you do in a typical day at Dewey Square?
A: I speak my mind, shoot video, talk with people and help any possible way.
Name: Bob
Age: 65
Occupation: Retired
From: Norwell
Q: How long have you been here at Dewey Square?
A: Today is my first day.
Q: Why is a real “in the streets” protest necessary when the Internet provides an alternative forum?
A: I regret never doing other protests when I was younger.
Q: How does Dewey Square facilitate or hinder the needs of such a protest/ occupation?
A: Being next to the traffic is great, because everyone sees us.
Q: How have you coped with living in public?
A: I look for the shade and a cold drink.
Q: Why have you decided to take part in this protest?
A: Because of the lies. No more lies
Q: What do you do in a typical day at Dewey Square?
A: I answer questions.
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