> In a protest against Wall Street, is there some aversion to saying
> something about Wall Street?
Seth,
The protest is called "Occupy Wall Street" and is set up in the Wall Street district of Manhattan. We need words, but deeds often convey more information (more strongly and more clearly) than mere words. Even people who are paying little attention will tell you that this is a protest against Wall Street and the government cuddling of Wall Street. I will insist on the importance of context, which Carrol adequately raised. If you go to Liberty Square and take the trouble to participate in the process there (or connect by some other means), you should be able to engage and change minds and have your own ideas reflected in those documents. Those young people are exhibiting a level of commitment that I find impressive. They are eager to broaden the base of the movement, as they should be. In fact, if the movement doesn't catch up (and they are doing a great job media-wise) and broaden its base in the near future, then we're back at square one. Much hinges on the number of bodies in situ. Now, organization, methods, etc. -- all that can be improved on. They are not excluding anybody or anybody's ideas. You just have to address *them* directly.