Occupy Colorado Springs, Protest Grows

Protesters working in alliance with the group Occupy Wall Streets continue to occupy Acacia Park in Colorado Springs.

Now some city leaders are visiting the area to try and see for themselves how the protest is being conducted.

“I don’t necessarily agree with what they are protesting for, but I will fight for their constitutional right to do that,” said Councilwoman Angela Dougan.

Dougan, who spent some one on one time with Occupy Wall Street on Thursday, also said that the city must also consider municipal laws to continue to protect citizens and business owners.

In a cooperative move, Occupy Colorado Springs took down several tents that had been set up in Acacia Park at Dougan’s request since the weather was pleasant, but the group said it would put the tents back up once it got cold at night.

Men, women and some children continued to make signs and chant during their protest. Occupy Colorado Springs said it is prepared in the event that police come and arrest them, but said they hope it does not come to that.

“As far as cooperation, everything here is peaceful. It has always been peaceful. We are protected under the first amendment of peaceful assembly and protest,” said Jason Warf, one of the protest organizers.

Thursday, police came to the park throughout the day. Officers said they just wanted to verify that the protest was still a peaceful one.