What started as a demonstration of people demanding improved economic policies has turned into something far greater than an isolated protest. People are arriving from places as far away as California and have shown great devotion to bringing attention to this enormous problem that all parts of America are facing now. The economy has been in a severe downturn for a number of years and now this group, lead by no one, has congregated to form a solid force of civil unrest, however they have been very peaceful. Cries of "we are the 99 percent" are not exactly threatening. People have been putting up tents, laying down mattresses and making themselves at home in the streets in order to make a point. The range of people attending is extremely wide and eccentricity is common. They are all devoutly pledged to their cause and hope to see a change in Washington soon enough.
www.washingtonpost.com/national/occupy-wall-street-newcomers-bring-their-worries-and-hopes-to-new-york-protest/2011/10/09/gIQAqNFdYL_story.html?hpid=z1
They need a leader, they need funding, and they need organization. I agree with these peoples' views, though. Wall Street has this iron control over the economic policies of BOTH parties... but to change that, OWS has to legitimize itself.
ReplyDeleteI think it's so fascinating we're living through this!! I think this group has the potential to really change the tide of Wall Street. Maybe just BEING will have as much as a solid effect than organizing and politicizing. A group doesn't always need a leader, all it needs is a common cause, which they definitely have. If they believe in it and feel strongly enough, Wall Street won't have any option but to listen to the growing public (99%) opinion.
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