Mall Update

First the security guard who was involved in the original confrontation was fired on Friday. Now the peace protesters were back in the Mall again today not only protesting for peace, but also that the security guard be reinstated.
Here is the story:

Protests continue at Crossgates Mall
Updated: 3/9/2003 3:19:54 PM
By: Capital News 9 web staff

There was another protest at Crossgates Mall, but there's still no resolution after two and a half hours of what protest leaders called negotiations with mall management.

Over 100 protesters showed up for Sunday's sit-in which was approved by the mall.

Crossgates' owner, the Pyramid Corporation, did not allow news cameras to videotape the rally.

Peace activists said they are determined to get Crossgates' attention.

Peace activist Erin O'Brien said, "We are calling for sustained action against Crossgates Mall and the Pyramid Corporation. We urge that people begin immediately directing phone calls, faxes, emails and letters to management offices stating that we will not tolerate this assault on free speech."

The group is not calling for a boycott of the mall, but they are asking that former security guard Robert Williams, who was fired on Friday, be reinstated.

Crossgates Mall issued a statement calling the meeting with protesters productive and "a positive discussion ensued", and "our top priority remains the safety and comfort of the people who shop at Crossgates."