Occupy San Diego

Opinion: Occupy Everywhere
by: Sierra Holter


Occupy Wall Street. Occupy San Diego. Occupy Everywhere. I know many of you are thinking, "what does this mean"? Why is all over the news and Downtown?" Occupy Wall Street is where it all began. It was a people-powered movement against the power of major banks and multinational corporations over the democratic process, and the role of Wall Street in creating an economic collapse that has caused the greatest recession in generations. This one protest has fueled over 100 more in different cities across the U.S. Occupy San Francisco and San Diego are the biggest ones on the West Coast.

You may ask yourself, " Why San Diego? We're not overflowing with bank power?" The answer is simple, they are protesting the financial corruption and corporate greed of 1% of the population that negatively affects all aspects of our lives. Basically, they are protesting for the common people, not the 1% but the 99% that is affected by the 1%'s decisions. This protest is far from being over. Just look at their website.

On their website, http://occupysandiego.org/, there are many links on which to click on. One of them being their "Legal" link. This link gives you basic information on what to do if you are arrested for being a part of this protest. Nevertheless, protesting in San Diego is still legal; therefore, you have your right to voice your opinion, just be careful about posting videos and photos. Those who are already involved in this protest aren't going down without a fight.

A local man, John Kenney has been on a hunger strike for more than a week now, "because of the inaction of the City Council after nearly a hundred people have petitioned them by taking part in the Non-Agenda Public Comment in City Council session twice weekly, asking for OSD’s proposal or resolution to be considered." He says he will "Continue until the San Diego City Council puts Occupy San Diego’s resolution on the agenda." Until then he and many others will fight for this protest and stand up for the 99% affected by the greed of Wall Street.

OSD's main argument is to create a world for the 99% not just the wealthy 1%. If this is something you are interested in, drop by their website and find out how you can get involved. Or if not, just go Downtown. Chances are you'll see dozens of people protesting around the Civic Center. Don't worry, it's legal and you can do something to help the 99%. Remember, Occupy Everywhere, not just Wall Street.