Letter from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa to Occupy Los Angeles

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Comment by HHSAA Webmaster on November 28, 2011 at 11:07pm

@Nada, I agree with you 100%

Comment by Nada McGaughey- Quinn on November 28, 2011 at 8:48pm

I was confused when I saw the letter. I was surprised it was sent to the website, but I see it was just forwarded on to the group. I understand the reason behind the whole movement, but I also see that causing havoc within the area of local businesses is not helping matters.

Comment by HHSAA Webmaster on November 28, 2011 at 7:43pm

@Harriette, I've addressed this in a prior comment, please read my note below. Thank you for replying. I personally forwarded it because it was sent to us. I do feel the NON political aspect is the financial impact this has on our City which affects everyone in the school, students, faculty and staff.

Comment by Harriette "Charlie" Pullen on November 28, 2011 at 7:40pm

why ws this sent to all of us? we should not be a political platform for anyone. we should be Hollywood

High Alumnae sending out info on HHS activities.  

    "Charlie" Pullen, retired faculty, and member of this group.

 

Comment by HHSAA Webmaster on November 28, 2011 at 4:48pm

@Colleen, thank you for making a contribution to this discussion thread.

Comment by Colleen Graven on November 28, 2011 at 4:47pm

I have posted your the Mayors letter on Facebook. It is supportive of the movement, and the movement needs that support. They can't stay in parks and tents forever. Its not safe or healthy. The Mayor's letter respects that they are speaking for so many Americans who have lost so much in the last couple of years. It is not about lazy people looking for a handout, it is about our children's and grandchildren's future. It is about the growth of many, and equal distribution for equal effort. 

Comment by HHSAA Webmaster on November 28, 2011 at 4:11pm

Thanks @Terry, I appreciate this wonderful social media opportunity! It's exciting to me that discussions are starting on any subject! I'm not sure why we receive these things but we did get a copy of it!

Comment by Terry McDonald on November 28, 2011 at 3:57pm

Perfectly reasonable response from the mayor...but, Chris, why do you think it was sent to us???..I'm curious, as is Krista...Terry

Comment by HHSAA Webmaster on November 28, 2011 at 2:47pm

@Krista, the economic and social impact of allocating so many resources to cope with this is enormous. We have alums on both sides of the issue involved and there are financial consequences to the city that will trickle down to the future funds available to other programs. Imagine the OT on the police department having to be committed to this. Would those funds be better utilized helping our students, our school and some other improvements project? I see your point of course. I personally feel it's very relevant to our students and alums. Imagine almost 30 years ago there was a study to consider selling our school's property to developers.

Comment by ian daniel ehrlich on November 28, 2011 at 2:42pm

I agree with the mayor...the point has been made....just lying shanty town encampments eventually becomes a nuisance without solving anything.

But beyond this is the hard truth that there's not much the occupy crowd can do against international capitalism whioh will protect itself against such a movement. Politicians may give lip service to the cause, but there's little they can do since America no longer controls its destiny...or to out it more bluntly...this country has shot its wad...live with it..,check out www,uddebtclock.org and www,hard-truths.blogspot.com

dan ehrlich  HHS s59

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