The questions are valid and complex. The answers are purposely short to encourage thought, research and introspection without the trap of getting bogged down in party or social politics.
Because we're all supposed to be in this together- we all need to take care of each other, and leave our world better for our children and safer for our elders, even though and especially because in the end- not a one of us is getting out of here alive.
1) Why does Occupy want to turn us into a socialist nation?
It doesn't. We want capitalism that's accountable, regulated and moral.
2) Why don't those people grow up, go home and get a job?
Most Occupiers are over 40 and have homes and jobs.
3) So what the hell are they mad about?
OUR government being purchased to the detriment of the people.
4) Hey- if anyone in America really WANTS to work, all they have to do is go get a job.
Right. Over a million applied for 50,000 burger flipping positions.
5) If it's so bad here, why are illegals still flocking across the border?
They're not. Illegal immigration is at a 60 year low.
6) But we're in a tough economy- EVERYONE needs to sacrifice- share the burden.
Yes. Don't cut or eliminate ANY taxes- ESPECIALLY corporate taxes.
7) But those are the Job Creators- if we help them, they'll help us.
Seriously? When? In between moving the jobs and money overseas?
8) What's this "People Before Corporations" crap? Sounds communist.
Society is judged by how it treats its weakest members.
9) But this is America- home of the rugged individualist- survival of the fittest, gotta break a few eggs to make an omelet and all that jazz...
Tell it to your children and grandparents. Never get sick.
10) How can we have national universal health care? Who's going to pay for it? Through MORE taxes?
Taxes INSTEAD of your premiums. Do the math. It's horrifying.
11) Providing EVERYONE who needs and wants health care whether or not they deserve it? That just seems wrong and encourages sloth. I don't want MY money going to someone unworthy.
Who "deserves" highways, schools, police and fire protection, mail service?
12) My pumpkin pie recipe made more filling than I needed- what can I do with the extra filling?
Bread machine- 1 1/2c filling, 4c flour, 1 1/4tsp yeast. Pumpkin bread.
Have I mentioned how much I admire you? Number 12 produced a bit of chai on my screen from laughter!
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