What is Occupying Wall Street Anyway?
Oct 9th, 2011 by Sarah Zhou
I’ve heard the buzz surrounding the Wall Street protest but have never looked into it until I came across this campaign today.
Occupying Wall Street is a series of non-violent of protests proposed by the Canadian Activist group- Adbusters. The event started on September 17th,2011 and is ongoing with millions of participants occupying Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park. The main cause was to protest against social inequality and corporate corruptions although with some protesting the war in Iraq and many participants that do not have a specific demand. The protest is expanding and soon coming home to Canada’s major cities including Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on Oct.15th.
As a student, I do not feel the weight of the financial burden of living, but I am just as frustrated with the the extreme social inequality along side with corporations still trying to rip every penny off consumers. I must say I agree with Rebekah’s opinion on this event and I understand the motives of the protesters. However, this movement isn’t likely going to bring huge changes to our current society. Nevertheless, we are putting in efforts and expressing our thoughts hoping that one day equality could be achieved.