I agree with Nicola’s view that the protests of Occupy Wall Street are “irrational and unrealistic”. In my opinion, this group of people have no specific or realistic set of goals which they aim to achieve. However, I cannot say that the perspective that Occupy Wall Street protesters take is entirely wrong. This is because these protests were formed in response to “social and economic inequality, corporate greed, corruption and influence over government”. They claim that “1 percent of the people have 99 percent of the money.”, according to Nicola’s post.

I agree that social and economic inequality and corporate greed are indeed huge factors in the financial crisis. However, in my opinion, these protests are pointless. This is because by marching in the main financial and business areas of New York CIty, which has the second biggest economy in the world, these protesters are literally slowing the world economy down. They are also creating other costs to the government, as well as residents around the area. They’re ideas would indeed be ideal in theory. However, these protesters must realize the costs and consequences that would arise, should their demands be met, which would ultimately end up defeating the purpose of these protests.