Hi DONTCRYFORME el.al.

Please don't misunderstand me. I am no fan of the present system in the U.S. and definitely, a third party would be a breath of fresh air.

My problem is that for the most part, the OWS protesters seem to know what they don't want.

What they don't know is what they DO want or how to go about getting it.

The conditions posted by one protester are all over the map.

It has however, presented some useful discussion points and for that, the movement must be given an A+.

It certainly has provoked discussion within my family and we are Canadian.

In fact, my family will all be here on Monday to celebrate thanksgiving and each one of them (those over 15 - there are 14 of them) have agreed to fill out a questionaire that I sent them a few days ago and we will discuss the answers on Monday (copy attached for anyone interested)

Copy:

Questions about America!

A. Who is responsible for the Financial Mess that America is in?

1. Banks

2. FED

3. Politicians

4. Unions

5. Borrowers

6. Other

B. Who is responsible for Financial Mess in Europe?

1. Banks

2. FED

3. Politicians

4. Unions

5. Borrowers

6. Other

C. What kind of system is best for America?

1. Capitalism

2. Socialism

3. Communism

4. Other

D. Who should pay more taxes in America?

1. Everyone

2. No-one

3. Corporations

4. Other

E. Who should pay fewer taxes in America?

1. Everyone

2. No-one

3. Corporations

4. Other

F. Should the U.S. audit the FED?

1. Yes

2. No

G. Should the U.S. abolish the FED?

1. Yes

2. No

H. Should the U.S. revert back to a Gold Standard?

1. Yes

2. No

I. Should Politicians have more power in America?

1. Yes

2. No

J. Should Politicians have less power in America?

1. Yes

2. No

K. Does the U.S. collect enough in taxes?

1. Too much

2. Not enough

3. Just right

L. Do you think that the rich should contribute more towards the running of America?

1. Yes

2. No

M. Is the tax system in the U.S. fair?

1. Yes

2. No

N. If “No”, why not?

O. Do you think that everyone that is a U.S. citizen should be treated equally?

1. Yes

2. No

P. Should the U.S. spend more on the Military?

1. Yes

2. No

Q. Is the U.S. “Over-governed”?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Just right

R. Should it be mandatory for the U.S. politicians to work within the framework of the U.S. Constitution?

1. Yes

2. No

If “Other” is your answer to questions A. thru E., please advise what you believe to be the correct answer and the reason for your answer for each question.

Comment:

I want those people (OWS) to feel successful in what they are doing, but I also want them to not give the MSM the opportunity to belittle them a la CNN