Native Angeleno

The OccupyLA organizers are asking for the following items:

ITEMS

Food, water, high energy meals/snacks, ready-to-eat meals, canned drinks/juices, dried/fresh fruit, crackers/chips/cookies/nuts, bread, non-refrigerated foods, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, food not bombs, southern california farmers, first aid kits, various sized bandages, sterile dressing, hand sanitizer, anti-septic wipes, non-latex gloves, adhesive tape, anti-bacterial ointment, cold packs, scissors/tweezers, waterproof matches, aspirin, antacids, anti-diarrhea meds, bleach, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, personal medications, pet food, baby/personal wipes

SUPPLIES

Disposable plates / bowls, disposable cups, disposable utensils, toilet paper, bleach, feminine hygiene, garbage bags, sunblock, sunglasses, batteries a aa aaa c d, battery powered radio, non-electrical can openers, utility knife, tape, pliers, wrench, compass, whistle, tents, plastic containers, paper, writing utensils, emergency contact info for each person (on them), umbrellas, napkins/paper towels, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, fire extinguisher, books/games/puzzles, moist towelettes/handwipes, local maps (locations), solar powered battery chargers, cardboard Boxes (for signs or storage), wooden Pallets (keep food/supplies off ground at the park)

Wow, so many questions. First of all, what’s the difference between an item and a supply? Ok, that was a bad question. But a pillow? Sunglasses? A fucking whistle? And what are you hippies possibly gonna do with a compass? You’re occupying city hall, not Baghdad. I think you’ll be able to make your way from one side of the building to the other without a compass or a map. Do they still make maps anymore?