I notice an Associated Press story today about the now global demonstrations arising under the banner “Occupy Wall Street,” and a violent turn at some of the European events, particularly Rome, asserting how the protests that tumbled into riots were “part of demonstrations against capitalism…”
Possibly. Possibly in some circles, possibly among some subset among the Anarchists one of the groups that have gathered under the banner for their own purposes.
Let me assert the demonstration I leave for in an hour is not to speak out against capitalism, but rather the excesses of capitalism. I go to stand with the poor and the disappearing middle classes. I go to stand on the side of hope. I go to stand with those who are afraid. I am going to stand with those who need a voice.
I am going to stand on the side of Love.
And I’m standing against the excesses of capitalism that have put us where we are. I would add, those excesses need to be denounced by everyone concerned with our common human condition, but particularly by those who think capitalism has much to offer.
For those with eyes to see…
On this day in 1793 Marie-Antoinette was given the briefest of trials for parading similar excesses. The next day she lost her head…
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