Occupy Wall Street

I am a 60's conservative who has morphed into a social (at least) liberal. Back in my college days a leader of the SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) accused me of being a fascist. Today I find myself enchanted by Occupy Wall Street.

I ask myself why. What has changed in my perspective (because I believe we are all the result of our experiences)? Well, my rose colored glasses are gone for one thing. As a woman of the 60's and 70's I found that when I left the security of my small state and my state university, I was no longer considered an equal or even a person of consequence. Life was not fair for everyone, especially uppity, smart women! First it was grad school and then corporate and political America which burst my bubble of security. Both were hostile environments for a woman during that period. Many of my colleagues left the business world conquered. Perhaps it was just greed combined with a supportive husband (we have been married 40 years this winter), but I did not leave. I stayed to fight leaving 4 jobs in less than 10 years until I settled in our family business for 10 years.

I suppose this is why I follow the 99% and feel such respect for those who will not be ignored! Hooray! This rant was stimulated by an article posted by the author of our textbook for economics. Enjoy!