State Street Juxtaposition: "Fair School Funding" & Occupy Trenton
Right now, there's an interesting juxtaposition going on in Trenton. The Occupy Trenton folks, who have addressed American economics by pointing out the increased concentration of wealth in the country's most privileged, have been maintaining 24/7 vigil for more than two weeks under a veterans memorial dome across the street from the State House, and broadcasting live video feed, with live chat, for almost that whole time.
They just turned their camera around when a podium made its appearance across the street in front of where the New Jersey legislature does their business. They're catching on camera a press conference. It's hard to hear, as you pick out words behind the buses, cars and street traffic of West State Street. But I believe we heard Senator Mike Doherty talking about his "Fair School Funding Plan". Chiusano and Cardinale were also mentioned, and it's possible they spoke. It may be their entire GOP stable. Somebody just mentioned Senator Loretta Weinberg