October is for reactions. I'm going to get a little practice writing about what the world makes me think and feel. Books, movies, current events, anything is on the table. Why would anyone care what I have to say? I don't really know, but I'd love it if you read on anyway.
In case you haven't noticed, there are a few people protesting in the streets of New York, and now Chicago, Los Angeles, our dear old Boston. What are they protesting? Well a lot of people have asked that question over the past couple of weeks. Protesters are being derided for their lack of one easily soundbite-able goal and their hippy and hipster appearance. Initially I agreed, at least about the message. Who can get on board with a movement of young people chanting whatever they want?
Well, from what I can gather from news items, forums, and Twitter, mainly this is a protest about corporate greed and the spot it has bought itself in American government. It is about the voices of 99% of Americans who can't be heard by the politicians elected to represent them because the other 1% of Americans can use their vast share of this country's wealth have bought their ears. What better way to protest our drowned first amendment rights than to make sure everyone's voice is heard? It is the natural reaction to getting marginalized. Not to mention, that America is supposed to be the land of the rugged individualist. This is what people like the Rogue herself, Sarah Palin, love about our fair country. Then why do they despise a movement where people refuse to let their views fall by the wayside?
Okay, so a new movement is going to have its problems, but I think this one has gotten off to a pretty good start. All participants seem completely earnest and dedicated to making real change in a country that desperately needs it.
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