An Open Letter to the Occupy Movement (a little late maybe)

I was reflecting on last year, thinking about the different events that made the news, and one of those that stood out was the Occupy Movement. Yes, there were other events that were more news worthy but this is one that is not a natural disaster, one I feel safe to write about.

I know that many out there are upset with Wall Street, with big business, and a government that lets the little guy get run over. Heck, I agree. We are where we are because businesses run by greedy people fleeced us, one way or the other. Many financial institutions failed, may other businesses failed, many people lost their jobs, and worst of all, many people lost their homes. It would be unwise to lump this on business, the government, or the individual. Many are at fault, but the people who are mainly to blame are those who manipulated laws and regulations to allow for the most profit, no matter who it would hurt.

We know this, or we should know this. We need to change these rules. We need to bring back regulations that will protect or economy, our people. How do we do this? One thing we have to do is take this election and make it count. We need to elect those who will put the main factor of our economy first, the people. (I got news for big business. If it were not for the people you would have no business at all) Let the politicians know that the people need the jobs, the people need the money, people need their homes, the people need protection of their life savings, their retirement, and their futures.

Another thing we can do. We can put pressure on the Federal Government to change. State and local government both figure into business, but not as much as the Federal government. Write your congressmen, the President, hold marches and protests. Don't put extra stress the cities and local people, it is the little guy who gets it in the end. Yes, pressure Wall Street, maybe they will change. I doubt it. You have to understand that the leaders of these corporations saw things coming and still did not change; they took the money and ran. You can't make people change unless they have incentive and want to change. Do CEO's have the want to change? Not when they are greedy. Incentive? Less money is not a good incentive.

So Occupy Movement, do something this year; occupy the voting booths. Vote for the candidates who care about the people. Rally for the little guy. Rally against big business.