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mellowtiggerIt's so very worth it. Plutocracy has harmed so very many people. Go visit your local occupation.
I work on the Sanitation committee with Jeremy. He's an Army vet. He got into a car accident and damaged his spine. He turned 30 years old on the operating table. During recovery when he reached the point that he could walk 5 steps (but still groggy from the various pain medications), the doctor told him quite bluntly (as his coherent brother explained to him later): "You're 30 years old, it's time that you man up and get out. I have paying customers to help." That's one of the reasons that he's joining the occupation.
I learned so very many other stories just like this one.
The ideologies represented are quite diverse. From supporters of Ron Paul (Republican presidential candidate) to Hare Krishnas. Who knew we had Hare Krishnas in Minnesota? I was a bit surprised to find them. I voted for Ken Pentel in the last election. He made an appearance at the occupation, but I was busy with sanitation and missed meeting him. *disappointment* I hope that he visits again, so I get another chance to talk with him. Jesse Ventura even made an appearance early in the morning of the first day. Very quickly afterwards, someone was handing out free books, "Always Cheat: The Philosophy of Jesse Ventura", to counter his message. Yes, the ideologies range all across the map.
A common chant on the marches:
THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!
It's about time that we restored democracy in place of plutocracy. More stories later, after I've had a good night's rest finally. I spent 3 whole days (Friday 9am through Monday 9am) on site, and now I'm back at the house, showered, and enjoying computer access. I want to download and sort through the many photographs that I took.
Also, Minnesotans are participating very well in their political process. The police and sheriff have been very helpful in blocking traffic for marches, and we have given them plenty of notice for any plans to travel away from the plaza. Has any other occupation gone 3 whole days without arrests? Yay for us! :)
I work on the Sanitation committee with Jeremy. He's an Army vet. He got into a car accident and damaged his spine. He turned 30 years old on the operating table. During recovery when he reached the point that he could walk 5 steps (but still groggy from the various pain medications), the doctor told him quite bluntly (as his coherent brother explained to him later): "You're 30 years old, it's time that you man up and get out. I have paying customers to help." That's one of the reasons that he's joining the occupation.
I learned so very many other stories just like this one.
The ideologies represented are quite diverse. From supporters of Ron Paul (Republican presidential candidate) to Hare Krishnas. Who knew we had Hare Krishnas in Minnesota? I was a bit surprised to find them. I voted for Ken Pentel in the last election. He made an appearance at the occupation, but I was busy with sanitation and missed meeting him. *disappointment* I hope that he visits again, so I get another chance to talk with him. Jesse Ventura even made an appearance early in the morning of the first day. Very quickly afterwards, someone was handing out free books, "Always Cheat: The Philosophy of Jesse Ventura", to counter his message. Yes, the ideologies range all across the map.
A common chant on the marches:
THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!
It's about time that we restored democracy in place of plutocracy. More stories later, after I've had a good night's rest finally. I spent 3 whole days (Friday 9am through Monday 9am) on site, and now I'm back at the house, showered, and enjoying computer access. I want to download and sort through the many photographs that I took.
Also, Minnesotans are participating very well in their political process. The police and sheriff have been very helpful in blocking traffic for marches, and we have given them plenty of notice for any plans to travel away from the plaza. Has any other occupation gone 3 whole days without arrests? Yay for us! :)