One of the last Occupy sites on the West coast was shut down on the 9th of December 2011. It was a sad day indeed that Nanaimo, our small town, closed their minds to a great opportunity to work with the Occupy movement. It would have made sense to create a cohesive environment that would allow for a more free flow of communication rather then one of disdain and disapproval. It was a shame that we could not come to agreement that would allow us to stay and work together to improve the state the city finds itself in.
It is so easy when one sits in their ivory tower, oblivious to the pain and suffering of the poor. However, as things become worse and we lose more of our freedoms, our voices become louder and our resolve more firm. Our voices are plenty loud now and those in power see us as a thorn in their sides, something to sweep under the carpet and try to hide. We won't be hiding, we'll be staying out in the open and being heard. We still have so much to say about the position we have been put in.
Here is what I would ask the mayor. If you had to walk in my shoes for the last 15 years where would you be now and what would you be doing to change it. I don't want lots of money.... I never had that to begin with, what I want is my freedom back. I want employment for all who seek it, and a living wage and fairer pricing on items. I would like to see the community take care of the community.
We should be beyond this, after all it's the 21st century and we are supposed to be more evolved. It is not too late to support the Occupy movement. We could change the face of Nanaimo, and improve conditions for the people that live here. All we have to do is act like a community instead of a Kingdom who only values the rich. Inclusion is my battle cry, and I want to see us all come together and take care of these issues.
