Two of our local news reporters here in Minnesota, citing the fact that the “Occupy” type protest are not very Minnesotans and alleging that only a few people showed up for them, considered no longer covering them. One of the two reporters wrote a blog post about their conversation:
Reg Chapman and I were talking in the newsroom last night about how the coverage of the protest itself probably should stop fairly soon. Frankly, the fact that crowds haven’t really mushroomed tells us something about Minnesotans. Perhaps we’re not really the protesting type; perhaps this crowd of protestors doesn’t resonate with the middle class working people who are upset about Wall Street, mortgages, bank fees, etc; perhaps it’s getting cold.
I’m pretty sure these reporters don’t really get to decide what they cover vs. not, and this is only their expression of opinion (in an appropriate forum, a blog post) but it is somewhat concerning that full time staff reporters on a major networks’s local affiliate (CBS) is not taking Occupy Minnesota seriously.
What do the Occupy Minnesota organizers have to say about this, I wonder?
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We have had a steady amount of people, though those that stay at night are much less than those who visit during the day. They are right that it is not swelling much, but the weather is a huge factor. Now that we have a better encampment, we shall see whether the numbers change. It has also been difficult to do outreach when most of the community has a day job, and most people affected by the economy have 2 or 3 jobs. i could say more, but honestly, if you want answers, and a good cultural study, come visit for a few hours some afternoon this week. Though everyday is different, the mix of folks attending is pretty similar (and diverse).