The Real Reasons

Now many people have so far asked the question: What do the protestors of Occupy Wall Street want? Answers vary from source to source, reflecting different viewpoints of the people. The fact of the matter is people have different reasons for participating in the Occupy movement. Some are unemployed are want unemployment to be dealt with. Others are upset about the inefficiency of the government, while others are upset about the corporate lobbying and corruption of Congress. Still others are upset about the wide gap between the top 1% of the population (who control most of the wealth) and the lower 99%. But all these problems are all part of a general dissatisfaction with the current political and economic system.

Now some may say it’s not so bad. The wealthy aren’t as high up s you think they are, and it’s been like this forever. These people don’t get it, and are probably trying to cover their backs. Because looking at the stats, the statistical support is overwhelmingly in Occupy Wall Street’s favor in terms of who’s right. But that’s not really a good thing, now is it? According to Business Insider, the gap between the top percent of America and the rest is larger than ever, and isn’t reflected in other countries. Unemployment is at a high and its taking longer for people to find jobs and longer for companies to find qualified employees. All these factors weigh in heavily on the minds of people, and it’s just now finally showing through with these movements. 

About one thousand people gather and form a large "99%" in the middle of Freedom Plaza during an occupation of the plaza Oct. 6 in Washington, DC. Inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement that began last month in New York, large and small occupations have sprung up in cities across the country. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) #

With all these readily discernible facts and statistics ready to back up the movement and its validity, you would think there would be more of a positive reaction, a call to action if you will. Now while the people feel this call to action, (The movement has spread nationwide and worldwide incredibly fast) the people who can actually initiate the change are still sluggish to react in any meaningful way.