NEW YORK— Occupy Wall Street protesters have been camped out in Zuccotti Park for over a month, sparking debate and controversy since day one. An Oct. 17 Quinnipiac University Poll found that 67 percent of respondents “generally agree” with the protesters’ views, while 87 percent of respondents “think it is OK that they are protesting.”
Asked if the protesters are helping or hurting New York’s economy, 21 percent said they are hurting New York’s economy versus 17 percent who think they are helping it. The Epoch Times hit the streets to see what New Yorkers had to say.
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Local NY Q & A: What Do You Think of Occupy Wall Street?
Asked if the protesters are helping or hurting New York’s economy, 21 percent said they are hurting New York’s economy versus 17 percent who think they are helping it. The Epoch Times hit the streets to see what New Yorkers had to say.

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