The 'GlobalMay manifesto' of the Occupy movement

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The 'GlobalMay manifesto' of the Occupy movement
The global Occupy movement wants a better world. Such a world is possible, and here's how …

Occupy movement
guardian.co.uk, Friday 11 May 2012



[font size="1"]Anonymous protester gives flowers to commuters in London saying Love, breathe, hope, create, occupy. Photograph: Heard Inlondon/ Heard InLondon/Demotix/Corbis[/font]


We are living in a world controlled by forces incapable of giving freedom and dignity to the world's population. A world where we are told "there is no alternative" to the loss of rights gained through the long, hard struggles of our ancestors, and where success is defined in opposition to the most fundamental values of humanity, such as solidarity and mutual support. Moreover, anything that does not promote competitiveness, selfishness and greed is seen as dysfunctional.

But we have not remained silent! From Tunisia to Tahrir Square, Madrid to Reykjavik, New York to Brussels, people are rising up to denounce the status quo. Our effort states "enough!", and has begun to push changes forward, worldwide.

This is why we are uniting once again to make our voices heard all over the world this 12 May.

We condemn the current distribution of economic resources whereby only a tiny minority escape poverty and insecurity, and future generations are condemned to a poisoned legacy thanks to the environmental crimes of the rich and powerful. "Democratic" political systems, where they exist, have been emptied of meaning, put to the service of those few interested in increasing the power of corporations and financial institutions. ..............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/may/11/occupy-globalmay-manifesto

[limpyhobbler]

1. omg that was so awesome.

I love me a good manifesto. Agreed with almost all of it.