Editor,
Every day I talk to hundreds of working class people of all political persuasions in New Mexico who are trying to find good jobs, decent healthcare and a good education in this devastating economy. They do the right thing, struggle, and face immense obstacles trying to make a living, feed their families and pay their bills.
Lately, as they’ve seen the protests on Wall Street and DC grow, our members are growing increasingly interested in supporting the movement in Albuquerque. They might not be able to set up a tent in Liberty Plaza or buy a one-way ticket to DC, but in their own way they feel like they are fighting the same fight against a greedy 1 percent who control and manipulate the system to benefit themselves.
What I have learned is that the human spirit is tough and cannot be bought and sold the way the Wall Street bankers bought and sold America’s security in 2008.
Working America members might not seem to share a lot with the Occupy protesters, but they support them in their efforts to create an economy that works for everyone.
Michelle Kavanaugh
UNM community member
