Protest Passion
This month long protest has been led by thousands of activist who seek change. Change in an economic land slide. They so far have done a great job at keeping the protest civil and on point. They march in unity, something the United States economy can’t do, which makes them strong. It’s like the saying goes, if you want something done, go do it yourself, the only issue for Wall Street is that hundreds of thousands believe that it’s time for change and they all want to be part of it. It’s been a struggle for the people in New York though. There have been police brutality, wrong doings, and ignorant people who want to cause destruction and harm, and a lack of resources.
The movement has reached all around the world, to the farthest countries such as Japan, Whether the act of protesting works or not, which many of us have our doubts, something has been shown the past month, the lack of change will come with consequence to those in charge, people will do their best to create change, and a time for revision is now. We, the 99% have thought about the same things they people are trying to do for us. All it took was one person to stand up out a group and take charge, with many to follow. I applaud all who are there fighting for my rights to live just as elegant as any.
Elegance though for those who have been protesting is the contrary. Remember, there are thousands of people “living” in the parks and streets of New York, meaning there needs to be facilities to use, foods, clothing, and sleeping arrangements for all who are there. Thankfully this protest is a big issue not only in America but across the world, and many donations have been given as well as financial advice and physically assistance. This protest has managed to deliver over $435,000 in donations which will help prolong the demonstration. With that money they can rest, and eat for a while, seeing as they only use about 2000 dollars a day to eat. Money has been spent on media to help show the world about their success and defeats, and sleeping bags for all that have been staying there. (Dobnik 1)
There have been breakouts of police brutality on a few occasions, and many that have not hit the news, but it’s happening, showing that police, though doing their jobs, care more about protecting their jobs then doing what they truly want done as well. Swim wear has been order for those forced to take on pepper spray, medicine and aid has been delivered to any harmed in any violent acts. As long as they keep receiving the money that they receive on a daily basis, don’t count on the protest and riots being over any time soon, America, this may be the turning point, we may have finally stood up to the big man, and may have prevailed. United we stand, divided we fall; we soon will have the Wall Street villains Marching in sync with us. Congrats.
Citation Page
Dobnik, Verena. "Wall St. protesters have money problem: Too much of it." USATODAY|Money. 1.1 (2011): 1. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. <http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2011-10-19/wall-street-protest-finances/50827028/1>.
In text (Dobnik 1)
