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Posted: 10:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012

Occupy protestors assemble in Marshall Park

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

There are protest signs all over Marshall Park, where “Occupy” members from all over the country have been camped out.

“We do agree on one specific thing: we want systematic change,” said protestor Aaron Black.

This group doesn’t fit the stereotypical description of violent protestors who want to cause chaos, said Black.

Instead, they want to be a peaceful presence that helps start conversations about issues like the struggling middle class.

“Now we’re here to talk about the issues,” said Black. “Not so much protesting a specific candidate.”

Others didn’t seem to be taking that same approach.

“As far as Mr. Obama, I got a sign for him,” said protestor Billy Lolos. “DNC equals did not change anything.”

Many protestors slept inside their tents overnight, even though a city ordinance that banned camping on city property went into effect last February.

Protestors said they’ve had a great relationship with police so far. Nobody has been asked to leave.

City officials told us they’re working on a plan for the Occupy protestors, but haven’t said exactly what that plan involves.

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