Comments on: No Health Alert at Occupy Atlanta HQ

By: SaraA

SaraA — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:24:44 +0000

It’s misinformation because nobody asked Occupy Atlanta before running that story, and because WE asked the Health Department and were told that we were not on alert. We are testing people anyway, because better safe than sorry, etc.

It’s also misleading because the context is that health issues like this among the homeless population are a result of them being homeless and the fact that many of them have other health problems which compromise their immune systems. Implying that it has to do with Task Force without offering that background information is not responsible or accurate WHATEVER you may think of the management of Task Force. Implying that Occupy Atlanta is suffering from an “outbreak” is even more irresponsible.

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By: bertmcdert

bertmcdert — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:57:28 +0000

Wait, so it’s misinformation *because Anita Beaty says it is*? So her honesty is infallible? That’s not what I’ve heard *from people who have worked with her*. ]]>

By: proflowerchild

proflowerchild — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:53:20 +0000

I never really consider Emory University Healthcare as part of the 1%. I know and have seen them extend their services to the poor and uninsured. Do you have facts to share for us. I completely agree with you saying CAP and the Atlanta Chamber of Congress. The long history of the the poor, and homeless being criminalized in Atlanta is well documented. And it is a crying shame that money and greed has been favored over the human condition. ]]>

By: Kt

Kt — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:07:59 +0000

Never attribute to stupidity that which is adequately explained by malice. ]]>

By: rogersikes

rogersikes — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:34:22 +0000

It is important to understand the context of this situation. The 1% in Atlanta, GA including Emory University/Health Services, CAP (Central Atlanta Progress) the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and others want to remove the homeless shelter from the downtown district of Atlanta. They view homeless black folks in the business district as an inhibitor of their business aspirations. These representatives of the 1% have led a sustained campaign to remove the homeless shelter from that location for years. Please analyze the media and narrative about the Peachtree Pine homeless shelter with a critical eye. Are two TB cases that occurred months ago and that have since been removed and treated the reason for a sudden announcement of concern for the public’s health? Or is this another tactic by the 1% to put pressure on the already besieged homeless shelter? ]]>

By: richardvs

richardvs — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:53:02 +0000

This trick has been used previously to try to harm the Task Force. Check with Anita Beaty, she will tell you the history. It was proven to be misinformation. Same old trick by the same old fabricators. ]]>

By: robertf

robertf — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:39:51 +0000

And that CBS report is just lying. We’re thinking about moving because of a TB report? No. We’ve always had plans to find a suitable office space to move into, it’s just that we’re still investigating different options and their viability in this sprawling city.

And in case CBS DOESN’T know, let me confirm for you the obvious. We WILL be moving again. Peachtree and Pine- was never meant to be our Occupation, we merely set up an Occupation and some offices there to show we were in solidarity with their work in this city.

Just more lies from mainstream media!

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By: robertf

robertf — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:34:57 +0000

Someone emailed me about this the other day. It’s rather ludicrous since we’re our own separate operation with our own separate office space in the building. Wondering who was foolish enough to run that story without fact-checking? ]]>

By: Shana

Shana — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:14:03 +0000

i fixed it for you ]]>

By: occupynews

occupynews — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:45:17 +0000

Apparently CBS local in Atlanta ran a story yesterday afternoon at 1:55pm. Here is the link. I don’t what know why facebook is part of the link, I thought CBS had it’s own website.

http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2011/11/10/tuberculosis-breaks-out-at-occupy-atlantas-base/

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