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Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC waits to be removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Park Police and workers remove the possessions of members of Occupy DC from McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A Humvee blocks K Street while Park Police clear McPherson Square of members of Occupy DC who were camping February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A US Park Police officer uses a limb saw to remove a mask of Guy Fawkes from a statue of James McPherson in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is handcuffed by US Park Police while others sit after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Members of Occupy DC sit on a statue of James McPherson in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC waits to be removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Park Police and workers remove the possessions of members of Occupy DC from McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A Humvee blocks K Street while Park Police clear McPherson Square of members of Occupy DC who were camping February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A US Park Police officer uses a limb saw to remove a mask of Guy Fawkes from a statue of James McPherson in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is handcuffed by US Park Police while others sit after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC is removed by US Park Police after refusing to leave a circle within McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Members of Occupy DC sit on a statue of James McPherson in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Workers in protective overalls remove it

Workers in protective overalls remove items from the Occupy DC encampment in McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear arrested at least two protesters Saturday after descending en masse at dawn on the Occupy DC encampment in downtown Washington to enforce a camping ban.Two protesters were seen by AFP reporters being taken by police officers from the foot of an equestrian statue in McPherson Square after refusing a police order to leave. Members of Occupy DC's legal team said two others had also been arrested. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
A worker in protective overalls removes

A worker in protective overalls removes items from the Occupy DC encampment in McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear arrested at least two protesters Saturday after descending en masse at dawn on the Occupy DC encampment in downtown Washington to enforce a camping ban.Two protesters were seen by AFP reporters being taken by police officers from the foot of an equestrian statue in McPherson Square after refusing a police order to leave. Members of Occupy DC's legal team said two others had also been arrested. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear arrested several protesters Saturday after descending en masse at dawn on the Occupy DC encampment in downtown Washington to enforce a camping ban.Two protesters were seen by AFP reporters being taken by police officers from the foot of an equestrian statue in McPherson Square after refusing a police order to leave. Members of Occupy DC's legal team said two others had also been arrested. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear arrested several protesters Saturday after descending en masse at dawn on the Occupy DC encampment in downtown Washington to enforce a camping ban.Two protesters were seen by AFP reporters being taken by police officers from the foot of an equestrian statue in McPherson Square after refusing a police order to leave. Members of Occupy DC's legal team said two others had also been arrested. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear arrested several protesters Saturday after descending en masse at dawn on the Occupy DC encampment in downtown Washington to enforce a camping ban.Two protesters were seen by AFP reporters being taken by police officers from the foot of an equestrian statue in McPherson Square after refusing a police order to leave. Members of Occupy DC's legal team said two others had also been arrested. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear arrested several protesters Saturday after descending en masse at dawn on the Occupy DC encampment in downtown Washington to enforce a camping ban.Two protesters were seen by AFP reporters being taken by police officers from the foot of an equestrian statue in McPherson Square after refusing a police order to leave. Members of Occupy DC's legal team said two others had also been arrested. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear arrested several protesters Saturday after descending en masse at dawn on the Occupy DC encampment in downtown Washington to enforce a camping ban.Two protesters were seen by AFP reporters being taken by police officers from the foot of an equestrian statue in McPherson Square after refusing a police order to leave. Members of Occupy DC's legal team said two others had also been arrested. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movem

US Park Police arrest an Occupy DC movement protestor at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Mounted US Park Police patrol the Occupy

Mounted US Park Police patrol the Occupy DC movement area at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Parks Police in riot gear prepare to

US Parks Police in riot gear prepare to make an arrest at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Parks Police in riot gear patrol at M

US Parks Police in riot gear patrol at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Parks Police in riot gear patrol the

US Parks Police in riot gear patrol the area at McPherson Square at the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
An Occupy DC protestor wearing a mask on

An Occupy DC protestor wearing a mask on top of his head faces off with US Parks Police at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Occupy DC protestors console each other

Occupy DC protestors console each other after US Parks Police arrested their campatriot at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
An Occupy DC protestor shouts at US Park

An Occupy DC protestor shouts at US Parks Police at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Protestors remove their tents and belong

credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

Protestors remove their tents and belongings at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Parks Police in riot gear patrol at M

US Parks Police in riot gear patrol at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Protestors remove their tents and belong

Protestors remove their tents and belongings at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A Park Police Officer stands in front of an Occupy DC encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC disassembles a tent in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Park Police and protesters wait in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Service workers wait to clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Mounted Park Police arrive in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A U.S. Park Police officer holds an aerial photo of McPherson Square while officers clear the park of an encampment February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Park Police watch as a member of Occupy DC removes a tent from McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A US Park Police officer in protective clothing waits with others to clean an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Members of Occupy DC are warned by US Park Police to leave a closed area of McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A Park Police Officer stands in front of an Occupy DC encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC disassembles a tent in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Park Police and protesters wait in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Service workers wait to clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Mounted Park Police arrive in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A U.S. Park Police officer holds an aerial photo of McPherson Square while officers clear the park of an encampment February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Park Police watch as a member of Occupy DC removes a tent from McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A US Park Police officer in protective clothing waits with others to clean an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Members of Occupy DC are warned by US Park Police to leave a closed area of McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Member of Occupy DC set up tents on the sidewalk in front of a bank near McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Washington DC Metro Police react while members of Occupy DC setup tents in front of a bank near McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC leaves as US Park Police close a section of McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police take a member of Occupy DC into custody when he refused to leave a library tent while a section of McPherson Square was closed February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A US Park Police Officer looks in a tent while closing a section of McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC clashes with a Washington DC Metro Police office after setting up a tent on the sidewalk near McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A protester clashes with US Park Police in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police surround a member of Occupy DC when he refused to leave a library tent while a section of McPherson Square was closed February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police clear a section of McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC rolls his eyes as US Park Police close a section of McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police take a member of Occupy DC into custody when he refused to leave a library tent while a section of McPherson Square was closed February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Workers remove items from the Occupy DC

Workers remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square as authorities clear the square of the Occupy DC encampment on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers in protective gear remove items

Workers in protective gear remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers remove items from the Occupy DC

Workers remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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US Park Service employees remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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US Park Service employees remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Service employees remove items f

US Park Service employees remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Service Police stand next to bar

US Park Service Police stand next to barriers from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police in riot gear patrol the O

US Park Police in riot gear patrol the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers in protective gear remove items

Workers in protective gear remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers in protective gear remove items

Workers in protective gear remove items from the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encam

US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encam

US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encam

US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encam

US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encam

US Park Police clear the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police prepare to clear proteste

US Park Police prepare to clear protesters at the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police patrol protesters at the

US Park Police patrol protesters at the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police keep back protesters at t

US Park Police keep back protesters at the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police patrol at the Occupy DC e

US Park Police patrol at the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police use a forklift to remove

US Park Police use a forklift to remove platforms at the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Park Police arrest a protester at the

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US Park Police arrest a protester at the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/THOMAS CHENG (Photo credit should read THOMAS CHENG/AFP/Getty Images)
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US Park Police pull on a protester at the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square on February 4, 2012 in Washington,DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/THOMAS CHENG (Photo credit should read THOMAS CHENG/AFP/Getty Images)
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Workers inspect the inside of a tent before removing it as authorities the Occupy DC encampment at McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers remove items from McPherson Squa

Workers remove items from McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers remove lift a table in McPherson

Workers remove lift a table in McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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A member of the US Parks Police stand guard at McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Workers clear tents and other items at McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers remove tents at McPherson Square

Workers remove tents at McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers remove tents and other items at

Workers remove tents and other items at McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US Parks Police stand guard in McPherson

US Parks Police stand guard in McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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A member of the US Parks Police stand guard as workers remove tents in McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers load items collected at McPherso

Workers load items collected at McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
A worker carries bags of personnal items

A worker carries bags of personnal items collected at McPherson Square as authorities clear the Occupy DC encampment at February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Police in riot gear clamped down on the Washington offshoot of Occupy Wall Street on Saturday, seizing tents and bedding from the four-month-old tent colony and arresting four protesters. Stunned members of Occupy DC in McPherson Square, three blocks from the White House, shouted words of anger, but otherwise put up no violent resistance as the National Park Service swooped down at dawn on the scruffy encampment. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser told AFP that four people were arrested for "failure to obey a lawful order," after they locked arms and refused to leave the foot of an equestrian statue in the heart of the park. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police in protective clothing clear tents in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police in protective clothing clear tents in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Members of Occupy DC leave a tent in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police remove a member of Occupy DC after he jumped a police barricade in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A US Park Service worker walks past mounted Park Police officers in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police and Park Service workers wait to clear encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: Members of Occupy DC carry a tent across the street from McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Parks Service workers follow mounted Park Police while walking to clear encampments in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police in protective clothing clear tents in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Service workers clean McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A member of Occupy DC clashes with US Park Police in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police clear out a section in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Service walk through McPherson Square while cleaning it February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Service workers load materials while clearing encampments in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: A US Park Police officer watches as encampments are removed in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police in protective clothing clear tents in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Service workers clean McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 4: US Park Police clear people out of a closed section of McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Police stand guard while members of Occupy DC watch in McPherson Square February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Police Raid Occupy DC Encampment

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: US Park Service workers clear an encampment in McPherson Square February 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before dawn to enforce no camping rules. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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arrommuh

get cheap Vestidos de noche to your friends
ruckus

This is certainly different than a Tea Party group. You gotta admit–these miscreants are slobs.

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