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In honor of the memory of this young man from Florida whom I will never know, on Monday I plan to document the outpouring of sympathy and empathy for his parents in downtown Los Angeles. In the process I hope to assemble a series of interviews with persons attending the event, to  allow them to speak about what they perceive has happened regarding this case.

As an editorial comment, I’d like to express that it is my fondest wish that the person who killed him be arrested, charged, prosecuted, and if convicted that he receive an appropriate sentence. As a recent juror, I’m keenly aware of the fact that at least in this country and for at least some defendants, there is the presumption of innocence.  The problem from my perspective is that all too often ‘certain’ members of our society are denied the rights others enjoy, for reasons I had hoped were relegated to history. So far, that hope has not been realized.

By the way, don’t worry : I ‘ll leave my Skittles and iced tea at home.

 

 

I completed HD-video coverage of the GoodJobsLA.org -sponsored union action in downtown this afternoon, proceeding from the OccupyLA encampment area at 1st and Spring Streets to the financial district, including a large protest at the bank of my personal (at least prior) choice- Bof A.

See the postings to go online later at their website for more information and to witness, from several POV’s, what transpired there. The law enforcement presense was substantial and there was  what  seemed to me a schizophrenic relationship between that contingent and the crowd; uneasy and tentative but with, to my knowledge, no use of chemical agents or projectiles. Others also covering the day may have obtained new information regarding this issue….

This material will also contribute to my ongoing documentary of the Occupy movement. I used the D7000 for 1080p/24 files, and the Audio Technica 8004L handheld omni microphone for direct capture. The D3s went with me for the few stills I made.

 

I plan to shoot HD video and stills tomorrow in downtown Los Angeles, covering aspects of the worker’s movement for the organization GoodjobsLA.org  which is based in Inglewood.

If you’re also documenting the events occurring tomorrow, I hope to connect with you. Stay safe—-

 

 

 

 

 

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I’m very pleased to learn that Occupy LA plans to march in solidarity with the Oakland contingent this evening.  If possible,I will be there to cover this event.

I personally feel that the Occupy movement is not only legitimate and important, but necessary at this point in the history of the US as a formal expression of the situations  experienced by 99% of its people- among themselves and to the 1%. It’s essential that the many diverse grievances they report be heard around the country and the world, with a sense of desperation- because it is my belief that if they are not addressed, the next time they are raised may well be in the context of violent revolution.

In short: most people understand whether they’re being exploited without the need for a university degree…..