De Jong irks Occupier
Dear Editor:
It pains me to no extent to see stuff like this
in my school newspaper. Although we are all
entitled to our own opinions and that's exactly
what this column is for. But in an educational
institution, it's sad to see that the idea
of equality for all is such a taboo idea.
In the November 28, 2011 issue of Interrobang, in an article titled "Out of sight, out of mind: What was the occupy thing about again?" Victor DeJong said, "The notion that there is a 'solution' is patently naïve..."
It is naïve to think that the world must stay the way it is, when we in the West have so much and third world countries are continually raped for their natural resources, including the humans in those regions.
The goal is not to end the wage gap, it is to bring participatory democracy to the people, show that they all have a say in what goes on in their community. Why should the oil from my land be sucked dry, why should all the aggregates be stripped from the earth in the name of profit? This land is my land, this land is your land, and we all deserve a fair say in what's being done with it.
Your opinion is one sided and the cartoon is a very poor representation of the movement. We are products of our environments, and for all you know those clothes could be secondhand. Students should be on the front lines of social change. Do not fear change, this world has been run by lobbyists and socalled representatives of the people at all levels of government. What is the last thing any of these people have done to better your life or that of the people around you. Stop the ignorance and actually talk to the people of the Occupy movement.
We have so much on this planet, and if we treated it right, there would be enough to support the seven billion and billions more if we correct our ways now.
Stop the ignorance and educate yourself, start an open dialogue with people to embrace positive change.
Nick Wilson
Participant in the Global Occupy Movement
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
In the November 28, 2011 issue of Interrobang, in an article titled "Out of sight, out of mind: What was the occupy thing about again?" Victor DeJong said, "The notion that there is a 'solution' is patently naïve..."
It is naïve to think that the world must stay the way it is, when we in the West have so much and third world countries are continually raped for their natural resources, including the humans in those regions.
The goal is not to end the wage gap, it is to bring participatory democracy to the people, show that they all have a say in what goes on in their community. Why should the oil from my land be sucked dry, why should all the aggregates be stripped from the earth in the name of profit? This land is my land, this land is your land, and we all deserve a fair say in what's being done with it.
Your opinion is one sided and the cartoon is a very poor representation of the movement. We are products of our environments, and for all you know those clothes could be secondhand. Students should be on the front lines of social change. Do not fear change, this world has been run by lobbyists and socalled representatives of the people at all levels of government. What is the last thing any of these people have done to better your life or that of the people around you. Stop the ignorance and actually talk to the people of the Occupy movement.
We have so much on this planet, and if we treated it right, there would be enough to support the seven billion and billions more if we correct our ways now.
Stop the ignorance and educate yourself, start an open dialogue with people to embrace positive change.
Nick Wilson
Participant in the Global Occupy Movement
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
