"They should absolutely be given a permit to assemble wherever is appropriate. I don't 
understand why it's a security issue for something that is not even right next to the 
convention."

Sharis Ingram

"They should be allowed to demonstrate at Central Park. I don't see them doing a lot of 
damage, as they've promised to be peaceful."

Dawn Rivera

"Everybody has a right to freedom of speech, and I don't think that there's going to be 
major damage to Central Park. I think it all comes down to money, and that [the mayor] 
doesn't want to spend the money."

Luis DeJesus

"They have the right to use the park, but the mayor is right in terms of the destruction of 
parks. But they could work something out. They have done concerts there before, so they 
should be allowed to demonstrate in the park."

Victor Vasquez

"People have had other [events] there that thousands of people have been to. I think that 
everybody should have the equal opportunity to use the park for whatever reasons."

Charlotte Rivera