I have not always agreed that Occupy Wall Street was a movement I wanted to actively take part in. I don’t think we should stop or disrupt the markets. We are a part of the system and need to work within that system. However, as I watch the November 17th demonstration I am beginning to think that Occupy Wall Street may be a fitting name for a movement we can all get behind.
I am not advocating closing markets, but I think that the people should have some say in how the markets are used. The markets should not be designed to harm America. The markets need to be used for the good of the nation.
It turns out that we should not only try to Occupy Wall Street but we must Occupy Wall Street. I’m still no advocating closing markets. I am advocating that the people occupy in a meaningful and more symbolic way. Who is supposed to represent the people? Yes the government. We need to elect representatives who advocate the good of America and the good of the people.
The American people need to Occupy Wall Street with good governance. Good governance in our current system requires a political will to do what’s right. One way to help is to get the big money out of government.