David Korten: Why I’m in Solidarity with #OccupyWallStreet
Faces of Occupy Wall Street  A woman poses for the "Faces of
Occupy Wall Street" project. Photo: David_Shankbone via Flickr.
At this moment the brave and dedicated #OccupyWallStreet
protesters are in the streets of New York and cities around the
world. They call the world’s attention to Wall Street greed and
corruption as a common source of the many crises that threaten
the human future—economic, political, social, and environmental.
This is a defining moment for America. It’s our country’s
version of the uprisings occurring around the world. It’s a ray
of hope for democracy and real prosperity in America and beyond.
Contrary to the Wall Street propaganda, Wall Street is a job
killer, not a job creator. Wall Street banks and corporations
have no interest in creating jobs, educating American children,
or assuring that Americans have health care and retirement
security. They appeal for ever more tax breaks and regulatory
relief only to have yet more