It is difficult to sum up what the Occupy movement is. Not
because we have no clear agenda or exacting goals but because Occupy means so
many different things to so many different people. However, there is one value
we all seem to embrace: Social Change.
There is no one central figure that we idolize or elect because
we are all leaders and we all work together in whatever ways we can to bring
about social change and to move humanity forward. We don’t have a single
mouth-piece to speak for us. Occupy makes us speak for ourselves. It is more
than an idea. More than a movement. Occupy is empowerment to all of those who
choose to reach out and take responsibility for our community and society.
I have news for those of you who are Conservative- whether
politically or socially. You are fighting against the greatest power known to
humankind. Change. And your fight is futile because change is the one constant.
It will never diminish. It will never go away. You are trying to freeze time.
It is a foolish idealism but you are welcome to it. If you want to live in your
own little world and pretend that the world is not subject to change and
progression then you are free to do so. That is the beauty of free will. Though, if you are not behind us then just get
out of the way. Step aside and let the people that embrace and enact change do
what we do best. Change will happen with or without you.
As for the critics that complain that the mass media is too
liberal…wait…I just spit out my coffee. The alleged “Liberal” media is
obviously NOT liberal enough which is why Citizen Journalism has sprung up
worldwide. Are Citizen Journalists seeking fame and fortune? Not so much. In
all reality it is the ideals that the truth should not be hidden from us that
spurred a revolution within media. Aren’t Citizen Journalists just amateurs? Some
are. Some aren’t. Their educational background or lack thereof is not a hindrance
to the stories that are being told. It’s the spirit of the Occupy movement and
all other movements pushing humanity forward that is behind their reporting. To
show the world the truth. The real
truth. This, without corporate sponsors
and political agendas actually makes the medium more trustworthy than mass
media. Citizen Journalism is really the only responsible journalism left in the
world.
“Where does Anonymous come in?” You might be wondering. Why
is Anonymous (Anons) linked to the Occupy movement? That is easy since Occupy
and Anonymous are not exclusive ideals. Anons (for the most part) are also
fighting for social change, justice, and giving the people the truth. Giving us
the tools to use our own minds, form our own ideas, and affect our own change. All of the time I see Anons lumped in with
Anarchists. Are Anons Anarchists? Some are and some aren’t. I will tell you
though, most Anarchists have different definitions of anarchy. Just like most
Occupiers have different views of what social change means. Anons are a mix of
people as are any group. Some are Occupiers, some are not. That is the beauty
of the Occupy and Anonymous movements – the freedom to choose and the desire to
expose the truth to the people.
The politicians and people who are against globalization are
too late. Globalization was change and it happened whether you wanted it or
not. Our world has changed and now society must also change to meet the new
demands of a Global Society. Change is the ONLY constant. Either one must learn
to adapt or humanity will proceed without them, leaving them to extinction.
Occupy is about the people. About the society we live in and
are fighting for fairness and justice, freedom for everyone of every class and
social/economic situation. What are we fighting for? That one is simple: a
better world. We are fighting for equality. We are fighting for the future. We
are fighting to put compassion back into humanity. We are crossing party lines,
religious ideals, and economic boundaries. We accept everyone who is for change
and reject nobody. If you do not agree with us then we respect your right to
your own opinion. But words of warning- If you do not get behind us then get
out of our way. Occupy cannot be stopped. Change will never cease.
November 3, 2012
Nicely written. I think it's important for people to realize that change is so vital t the world. If we don't change, others will and we will be left behind. That doesn't mean we have to compromise any morals or values, it just means we have to adjust how we express them in a positive, effective way.
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