I stopped by the "NO Camping Law" Protest, at Portland City Hall, and not expecting to see anyone I find about 20 people who are "protest/camping" around the building to demand changes regarding sleeping in a safe place without arrest at night in Portland.
The protest and some of the problems are discussed in the four short vidoes. The restroom issue was something I feel needs better attention by the city especially now that they closed the city hall rest room and there seems to be not much available from what I hear.
The protest seems respectable yet poignant in its demands. With winter quickly approaching and with others being criminalized for sleeping outside the city is being pressured to step things up.
The hope is that the step up will be one of concern, human rights, and compassion, rather than a water hose for some silly "maintenance sidewalk malarkey" complete with official orange "no camping posters" and plastic handcuffs.
The Protest vigil is going on "every night" and is packed up at 7am every morning vacating the vigil durring business hours (except weekends)... I was informed that he average amount of campers at the city hall protest has been around 18 people ... with no hassles from the police or security guards ....(smile)
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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReAzoyKUB-E
Video 1
Whats This Protest About
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyT1oQTpGLs
Video 2
No Restrooms at Night
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSuaKAeJrkI
Video 3
Conduct Contract
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aCGhxU9460
video 4
Solidarity & Food
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