We are the 99 percent. We are getting kicked out of our homes. We are forced to choose between groceries and rent. We are denied quality medical care. We are suffering from environmental pollution. We are working long hours for little pay and no rights, if we're working at all. We are getting nothing while the other 1 percent is getting everything. We are the 99 percent.

Brought to you by the people who occupy wall street. Why will YOU occupy?

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27th October 2011

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I am lucky. I worked in the auto industry as a mechanical designer for almost 20 years. During the downturn of 2008 I was unable to find work but I had an opportunity to go back to school for 2 years to change careers. I got an associate’s degree in...

I am lucky.

I worked in the auto industry as a mechanical designer for almost 20 years. During the downturn of 2008 I was unable to find work but I had an opportunity to go back to school for 2 years to change careers.  I got an associate’s degree in computer science with a 3.7 GPA.  Now I am making $10 an hour (half of what I made 15 years ago) installing computers for a contractor at a large company. It is not a real living wage, but I like my job, and I have minimal health insurance.  I work hard, have good credit, and pay my bills.  I have good mechanical skills so I am able to keep my aging car running.  I live check to check.  I am doing OK and just getting by; but I am worried about future prospects. I am no longer middle class.   

Occupy Wall Street… and we are not protesting office workers who make 45 grand a year.  We are accused of CLASS WARFARE by 1 percent of the population who control most of the wealth, and influence the government.  We are not represented as we should be, by a government BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE. 99%

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