OCCUPY THE HAMPTONS

Occupy Long Island activists rallied Friday outside the Patchogue office of Rep. Timothy Bishop (D-Southampton) to protest a section of the National Defense Authorization Act that allows the military’s indefinite detention of American citizens suspected of terrorism without charge.

Protesters picketed in front of the building on Oak Steet, calling NDAA “one more step to tyranny.” While the demonstration occurred outside of Bishop’s office, he was not the focus of their anger. The congressman met with the group last week to discuss their concerns.

“This is not a demonstration against Mr. Bishop, it might be a demonstration against Congress more generally because we feel so unrepresented,” Carl Mirra of Occupy Long Island said. “But Mr. Bishop has been responsive to us, and we want to continue those good relations so he can pass or at least promote some legislation that will help work against the NDAA provisions.

Occupy Protesters Rally Against NDAA in Patchogue | Long Island Press.

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