[CE]: Occupy

"It's a global movement now," she said. "I'm here in unity with everyone in the world who deserves more." -Brenda Harris, unemployed MBA graduate from Vallejo.

It's about time we stood up for ourselves. In AP US History, I didn't only learn how our country's past. One of our main discussions were how fucked up our economy and government has become. Mr.Manno, among many more of my teachers, have expressed their concern with our generation's future. His words were "Unless we have some sort of revolution, you guys are screwed. So good luck..."

Finally, right here in front of us, a revolution is here.

After hearing a few of my classmates input on the situation of Occupy Oakland, I don't think very many people understand what is going on here. Many feel as if we (the 99%) are so insignificant that it is impossible to produce change. History has proved that the so-called insignificant are the catalysts of change. Clearly, the Occupy Movement has spread around the country, and will continue to do so. Does anyone know the process of raising taxes for the rich? If so, please let me know.

Can we go back to the 50's, where the rich payed 90% of their income to taxes? Based on how strong capitalism and greed has taken over the minds of the wealthy, I doubt THEY are going to let that happen. They're blinded by gaining as much money as they can, ignoring the millions of people they crush to get it.
They do not see that WE are the people, as well.