Melcor: Please Support "Occupy Edmonton"
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We the Undersigned call upon Melcor Developments in Edmonton, Alberta to support the "Occupy Edmonton" camp located on your property at 102 Street & Jasper Avenue.
Over 50 people who have been occupying the park for the past three days have been given an evacuation notice, effective 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.
The occupiers are hoping to raise awareness around the amount of influence corporations have over our political institutions, how they are dictating public policy and decimating the environment. They are also concerned about a system that puts the hunger for profits above the health and well-being of all our communities. The camp started following an Oct. 15 rally & march that drew thousands of people to the streets of Edmonton. The march was held on a global day of solidarity with the "Occupy Wall Street" movement.
The camp has been peaceful and has received overwhelming support from Edmontonians who have been delivering food, clothing and other supplies. Should Melcor Development proceed with a projected eviction of the protestors on Tuesday, Oct. 18, many people will face fines or arrests, and possibly criminal records. The protestors are not criminals or ne'er-do-wells, and should not face criminal trespassing charges for occupying an under-used park in the downtown core, for a worthy cause.
Melcor has an opportunity to demonstrate to the public-at-large that it responds favourably to social justice issues. We call on Melcor to treat the protestors with compassion by withdrawing your evacuation notice, and instead supporting the protestors by letting them stay in the park.
Over 50 people who have been occupying the park for the past three days have been given an evacuation notice, effective 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.
The occupiers are hoping to raise awareness around the amount of influence corporations have over our political institutions, how they are dictating public policy and decimating the environment. They are also concerned about a system that puts the hunger for profits above the health and well-being of all our communities. The camp started following an Oct. 15 rally & march that drew thousands of people to the streets of Edmonton. The march was held on a global day of solidarity with the "Occupy Wall Street" movement.
The camp has been peaceful and has received overwhelming support from Edmontonians who have been delivering food, clothing and other supplies. Should Melcor Development proceed with a projected eviction of the protestors on Tuesday, Oct. 18, many people will face fines or arrests, and possibly criminal records. The protestors are not criminals or ne'er-do-wells, and should not face criminal trespassing charges for occupying an under-used park in the downtown core, for a worthy cause.
Melcor has an opportunity to demonstrate to the public-at-large that it responds favourably to social justice issues. We call on Melcor to treat the protestors with compassion by withdrawing your evacuation notice, and instead supporting the protestors by letting them stay in the park.
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150 signatures
Goal: 1,000
Latest Signatures
30 December 2015
26 December 2015
15 December 2015
148.
James D
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Please support Òccupy Edmonton :)
City; Province or State
Grande Prairie Alberta
Country; Postal/Zip Code
T8V 7H1
13 December 2015
147.
Carole M
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they have a right to be there.. .. ...
City; Province or State
Edmonton, Alberta
Country; Postal/Zip Code
T2P 2B4
3 December 2015
146.
Tracy W
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Dear Melcor, It takes people to run a business. The very people you threaten to evict are the people who stand up for your future. I call on you to act with compassion and respect, as these people are acting for you!
City; Province or State
Manitoba
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1 December 2015
145.
Lynette B
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Please let them stay!
City; Province or State
Edmonton, Alberta
Country; Postal/Zip Code
Canada T6C 1P3
27 November 2015
144.
Frederic S
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Please let the people voice our concern!
City; Province or State
Lancaster park, ab
Country; Postal/Zip Code
Canada, t0a 2h0
25 November 2015
20 November 2015
142.
Maureen S
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There is no good reason why these protestors should be evicted. Melcor has benefited tremendously from its business in this community and should give back to the community by allowing citizens their right to peaceful protest.
City; Province or State
Edmon
19 November 2015
15 November 2015
1 October 2015
24 September 2015
138.
Ariel Gentry
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These protesters have kept the park clean and remain peaceful! The world is watching!
City; Province or State
Ottawa
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Canada
3 September 2015
137.
Sbastien B
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Please support this mouvement to created a better world for all. Thanks!
City; Province or State
Perth, ON
Country; Postal/Zip Code
Canada K7H 2A3
10 August 2015
136.
Jessiah C
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Please do the right thing.
City; Province or State
Rocky Mountain House,AB
Country; Postal/Zip Code
T4T 1M6
1 August 2015
135.
Peter B
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This is history making action for a better Canada and a better world. Please ensure that Confederation Park location remains available to Ottawa "occupiers" so that they can continue to give voice to global concerns about true democracy and the betterment
17 July 2015
12 July 2015
3 July 2015
132.
Wayne G
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Get them the hell out here I need to play hockey.
City; Province or State
Edmonton
Country; Postal/Zip Code
Canada
19 June 2015
131.
Jeffrey B
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Support of Occupy Edmonton would absolutely prove to be have positive PR
City; Province or State
Edmonton, AB
Country; Postal/Zip Code
Canada, T5H 2A8
18 June 2015
130.
Janet F
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Please support Canadians in this fight to make our country and the world a better place.
City; Province or State
Nova Scotia
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Canada
13 June 2015
26 May 2015
23 May 2015
127.
Ariel Ashley
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These protesters have kept the park clean and remain peaceful! The world is watching!
City; Province or State
Ottawa
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Canada
1 May 2015
126.
Gord P
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let them stay please, they're doing good things
City; Province or State
alberta
Country; Postal/Zip Code
t6j2e7
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