My name is Maria T. Walles, and I'm a member of Picture the Homeless. We had an action on Tuesday February 3rd at 1PM with the Right to the City coalition.&nbsp;The protesters went inside the Grand Hyatt to inform Mr. Bloomberg how we felt, about how he's not listening to the homeless people and working people. We have a voice. Our voice was heard. The expression on the Mayor's face was total shock. &nbsp;</p><p><img width="320" height="240" alt="" src="/home/pictur11/public_html/blog/files/Action Planning 015.JPG" /></p><p>Why did we do this protest? What was the purpose of the whole action? We can't make noise, but upper class people can? Why? How? We have to be heard, and we're tired of the excuses from the Mayor, saying one thing and just lying in your face.&nbsp;</p><p><img width="320" height="240" alt="" src="/home/pictur11/public_html/blog/files/Action Planning 028.JPG" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mayor Bloomberg: listen to what we have to say. Stop lying to us and just listen.

The protest was a wake up call for him and his rich friends. Our voices were heard and now we need the solutions of the problem. It's important - you have to realize that the situation affects your family too.&nbsp; (all photos were taken by PTH leader Rob Robinson, at the prep meeting before the action)</i></p><p><img width="640" height="480" alt="" src="/home/pictur11/public_html/blog/files/Action Planning 010.JPG" /></p>