Post by kristinasmucker on Dec 13, 2011 10:04:07 GMT -7
Hello - I am a new member to this site, so I hope my post is in the right place and not out of context. While I've been quiet in the Occupy movement I fully identify as being part of the 99% and I am eager to find a productive way to change the social, economic, etc. inequities in our country.
My brother in law is an organizer in New York's Occupy movement and he's written a useful article that I've attached to this post.
I think it's important to consider focusing OccupyMissoula's efforts toward public action that tackles local issues of inequity, rather than maintaining a 24 hour presence at the courthouse. I realize that others may disagree and respect their convictions and dedication. However it's my opinion that to maintain public sympathy the occupy movement should not come to be seen as a "nuisance" or a group of "trouble makers". Instead we should strive to be (and be viewed as) a group that has accomplished the goal of raising public awareness. Now it is time to evolve into a group expanding into many campaigns for direct action.
Again, I hope this is a useful comment - I'll reiterate I'm new to the group and I do not mean to criticize or trivialize the tremendous efforts that members of this group have put forth in the past 2 months. I thank you for all your work and dedication on behalf of the 99%
My brother in law is an organizer in New York's Occupy movement and he's written a useful article that I've attached to this post.
I think it's important to consider focusing OccupyMissoula's efforts toward public action that tackles local issues of inequity, rather than maintaining a 24 hour presence at the courthouse. I realize that others may disagree and respect their convictions and dedication. However it's my opinion that to maintain public sympathy the occupy movement should not come to be seen as a "nuisance" or a group of "trouble makers". Instead we should strive to be (and be viewed as) a group that has accomplished the goal of raising public awareness. Now it is time to evolve into a group expanding into many campaigns for direct action.
Again, I hope this is a useful comment - I'll reiterate I'm new to the group and I do not mean to criticize or trivialize the tremendous efforts that members of this group have put forth in the past 2 months. I thank you for all your work and dedication on behalf of the 99%
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