The world is finally waking up. Our lives, our quality of life, should not, will not be tied to global capitalism. We cannot continue to hear we should tighten our belts and suffer for the good of of the nations while our livelihood is terminated or diminished.
The financial sectors of countries continue to reap windfall profits, citizens bail out banks and large corporations, yet our children cannot find jobs, are unable to live independently, our young children and elderly parents cannot afford or access health and dental care, and prices continue to rise.
Those who have look contemptuously upon those who are suffering. History repeats itself. Governments, corporations, banks and financial institutions need to be paying attention.
When laws fail citizens, when laws make huge exceptions for the wealthy and greedy, when governments and politicians are owned by global financial institutions we risk anarchy, we risk losing all that began as good.
Unfair practices lead to resentment and hostility. Peaceful demonstrations are occurring in some countries, violence in others.
Take note of those with violence. They are thousands of years old and have provided for their citizens well enough to keep them from resenting the rich. These countries are beyond that now-citizens will not accept meager portions of the economic pie so a few can live an impossibly wealthy lifestyle.
Our country may not experience violent protests at present. Look at our history. I am old enough to remember Watts, the Detroit Civil riots which spread to small cities. I remember the burning and looting, the frustration of a pent up black citizenry which could no longer be contained.
Our country needs to make significant changes-now.
Politicians are considered with contempt. Governments, local, state and federal are considered corrupt.
How loud do the American people need to speak to be heard?
I am hoping voices will be enough for our country to listen. The alternative is frightening.
