On the evening of October 17th, after a long day of marches, demonstrating and General Assembly, Occupy Toronto protestors gathered to relax at their home base in St. James Park. The evening was filled with music, reading and friendly conversations. I was really happy to find the overall vibe in the park to be inclusive, positive and non-confrontational. People from all walks of life were free to express themselves and speak their minds. Disagreements on political ideologies and values were discussed calmly and openly and everyone was welcome to contribute.
Although the process of reaching group consensus on various decisions is slow, I do feel that it is truly democratic and informed by all parties involved. The supportive and patient nature of the protestors seems to be providing an environment where this process and the movement as a whole can grow and evolve in a positive direction. I am exited to see where it leads.
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