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Occupy Jane: Declaration [5]

There are many issues raised by the Occupy movement, but they all stem from a system that prioritizes profit over the well-being of people and our greater society. In theory, government is supposed to be the balancing force that keeps the profit-driven system in check, but it can’t when corporations have increasing influence over government.

Sources:
The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City
Andrew Cuomo Report on bank bail-outs and bonuses

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