So, I've been studying up on the whole occupy "wherever" protests. They want fairness and and end to corporate influence on politics.

In fairness they are referring to "economic inequality". So what is the difference between "Economic Inequality" and "Jealousy"? Are you mad because people make more than you? Would you feel the same if you made that much? And the coup de grace question...Would you rather everyone live right at the poverty line so you get your fairness? I prefer "Equality" over fairness. That means that everyone has the right to make of themselves what they will. These protesters (who are predominately white, middle class people who have never wanted) have patterned their protests after the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. A revolution, mind you that was about police brutality, lack of freedom and human rights mainly. I'm sorry guys, but main street America has no problems with you protesting. You say you represent us, but I'm pretty happy with my life right now. I would be rather upset if you cause the government to intrude more in my life. Being a former Marine, I suport your right to free speech and to assemble, but I have to be truthful, you guys are more of an annoyance than a movement.

And on Corporate influence on politics...Corporations don't have a vote like citizens do, but they are taxed heavier than the citizens... Does Taxation without Representation ring a bell? And you do realize when you talk about corporations, you are actually talking about jobs, right? Industries want tax breaks so they can grow their businesses and hire more people to keep up with demand. If you really want to talk about influence on politics, what about the unions? I'm totally cool with Corporations not having any influence if we don't tax them and unions can't use their money to influence politics either. There! That's a level playing field with no hypocrisy.