Michael Moore at Occupy Wall St.

[neversremedy8]

They're calling this "the People's Mic", a low-tech work around to combat the unconstitutional laws put in place that prevent people exercising their right to peaceful assembly by denying them permits to use sound amplifiers. These laws go hand-in-hand with all of the permits now required of any protesting group that limit where in a public space people can assemble and how, often derailing a protest before it can launch.

This is bloody brilliant in my book, and Michael Moore's awe of their cleverness is touching considering how long he's been fighting various injustices for almost two decades. If you've seen the end of "Capitalist: A Love Story," then you can only imagine how good it must feel to be him finally watching people take a stand in this country; it sure feels damned good to me.

May the gods love and protect those of you in NY who stopped talking and finally took action. If I had the money, I'd be there with you.

Comments

[betsycontent.livejournal.com]

very cool. love michael moore. i wish i could be there, too.

[neversremedy.livejournal.com]

While I appreciate Michael Moore and what he said, I find it all the more powerful that this protest wasn't his. This was borne of frustration, and while many of those protestors might have seen his films and been inspired to act, they clearly were not the igniting catalyst. It's just time. ^_^

[betsycontent.livejournal.com]

yes. i agree. it's wonderful. :)