My name is Ross. I am 31 years old. I am a sound engineer. I am self employed and pay taxes. I speak only for myself, I do not represent the camp.
I came here because I wanted to show solidarity with the Wall Street Occupation and other Occupations around the world. The notion of 99% of the population being impoverished to the advantage of the 1% has been a very powerful rallying call. But what impresses me now is the way this movement has progressed from a protest against corporate greed to a search for greater democratic involvement.
This place is experimental, educative and inclusive. It provides a platform for all kinds of people whose voices are not usually heard. We need their contribution if we are going to weather this storm. The 1%, the ” Masters of the Universe ” as they think of themselves, have proved to be abject failures. Lets start to listen to the voiceless.
