I have watched the growth of the "Occupy" movement with great interest. So much energy! It's great to see people engaged.....
I just wish now that they have garnered so much attention, they could say something meaningful!
So far they appear to me a lot of people who enjoy marching and "protesting" and holding up signs. Sounds like good fun, and I'd join them if I didn't have to work so hard to keep a roof over my family's head! "Responsibility stinks! Where's the Fun!" That's what I'd put on my sign.....
Certainly the movement has tapped into a source of great political and societal dissatisfaction. But railing against the rich is not a winning message. It is not news to anyone that some people have lots more money than you, or me.
As Mel Brooks said in The History of the World, Part 1:
"It's good to be the king."
And a math lesson is in order; no matter how society is structured, there will always be a top 1%. And a bottom 1%.
I know this, because I personally helped almost every other kid in my high school class graduate in the top 99% of the class!
I take the Occupy movement very seriously; they have enthusiasm, commitment, energy. The have a chance to make a difference! So I am listening very carefully.
For now.
But I will lose interest quickly. I have not yet heard a coherent message.
It's like they've called me up on the phone. "Hello," I say!! Now it's your turn to speak: Who are you and why are you calling me!
Steve Cebalt
