Forum Post: A few questions
Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 12, 2011, 12:56 p.m. EST by patsnavy
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from Boston, MA
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I whole heartedly agree with what the OWS movement is trying to accomplish, however I believe that some suggestions are needed to be heeded and perhaps a question or two that needs to be answered in the framework of this movement. I understand that everyone is unified by their anger dealing with issues such as social justice, corporate greed, corporate involvement in government, etc. however my question is at what point do you, the actual movement members that can get out and protest these injustices will formulate an official plan of attack and list of demands that the entire population can rally behind. Right now this movement has international attention perhaps its time to use it to assist in honing what everyone wants.
Question 2: Why are you occupying wall street? Wall street is a drop in the bucket in comparison to the multinational companies that are sending jobs overseas and recieve over 50% of their revenue from overseas contracts (a prime example is General Electric)
While I am behind you 10000%, I have just a few questions that would clarify things, and make your movement immensely stronger. I also noticed that the majority of the movement has the mentality of "If your not with us your against us." It is brought up anytime someone questions either the movement or its endgame. That needs to stop.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/312849_2198180797431_1334583122_32304432_290326297_n.jpg
This movement started when there were many people sensing some problems, then they gather people together. After that, the people will decide what to do
so its kind of I know something is wrong, I dont know what, but we will figure it out later?
It sounds like you haven't read this:
http://occupywallst.org/forum/proposed-list-of-demands-please-help-editadd-so-th/
I really believe those 8 reforms and maybe a few more, if worded correctly, would remove enough business influence from government that the issues you mention could be solved.
Cheers!
I did read that. Thanks for the reminder. I just wish it would be formalized.