Forum Post: Why Aren't We . . .

I've been following Occupy Wall Street for a little while now, trying to discern what it is we are actually asking for. Honestly, I have yet to really figure that out. I've talked to people, scoured the web, and looked all through the website, but I can't seem to find anything close to specific. It seems like everyone involved has their own idea of what Occupy Wall Street is fighting, which may be great for gathering numbers, but not so great for actually bringing change. So, I ask, why aren't we . . .

Protesting outside the large corporations that own and control not only your food supply, your communications, and the clothes on your back, but have their claws in the heart of the government? For instance, any of the 4 major companies that own almost all of America's food production?

Marching in Washington, asking government to make a change where their home is? Corporations are greedy, that's why their corporations, the government is supposed to protect us from that greed, and they are failing. Why aren't we on their doorstep for that failure?

Offering up solutions and plans instead of throwing our weight around? Catch phrases are great and help to get a point across, but if we don't have a battle plan for change, how can we expect anyone to take us seriously?

Getting individuals to begin protests in all major cities in the US, instead of only NY. I personally am a long way away from where it seems all the action is. I'd love to join in on what you all are doing, but I haven't seen much involvement where I'm at.

Appointing speakers? I know organization is a difficult concept with such a huge movement, but we really need to have people willing to stand up, rally others around them and say: "This is what we want. This is how we are going to get it." So the media can focus in on what's going on instead of showing a jumbled mess of opinions.

Sorry for the length of the post, hope you made it to the end.