Our more than 3 million members certainly don’t agree on every single issue, but no matter what, we are unified by the belief that freedom of speech is sacred and universal.
Here are some of the messages we received back from all over the country. To sign up for text updates, simply text “99percent” to the number 30644.
I was on the fence about occupy until this weekend. Thanks Michael Bloomberg and Michael Hancock for showing me who the good guys are. I am the 99%.
Anonymous, North Carolina
Sounds like we are hypocrites. We invade other countries for not allowing their citizens to protest.
Megan, Ohio
The more you tighten your grasp, the more parks will slip through your fingers.
Anonymous, Massachusetts
Insane...book destroying? Not obeying a court order to allow protesters back in, riot gear, tear gas, assault weapons...this is not my country.
Christine, Minnesota
Insanely WRONG! Whatever happened to freedom of speech. Did we lose that along with the jobs??
Crystal, Arizona
Zuccotti Park isn't the movement. The people are. You can fight from wherever you are, just don't give up the idea the peace can change the world.
Sarah, Pennsylvania
I thought this was America and we were free to voice our opinions in a non violent way?
Jesse, Florida
Where's the right to a redress of grievances against the government?
Kenneth, Florida
I think this is sad. This is the new civil rights movement and the government is trying to stop it.
Amularessa, Florida
They will never be able to keep the 99% away from the situation, or stop us from being heard.
Aaron, Wisconsin
I was there. Ileagal and reprehensible. Police committed many acts of violence and suppression against media and protestors. I have bruises from batons and NYPD broke my camera equipment.
Zachary, New York
Where do they want us to protest if not on our own soil?
Richard, Ohio
That is un-American.
Dyveonne, Texas
Reactionary force will only reinforce the truth of the gap between the people and the power.
Margaret, New Mexico
They NYPD don't realize they are part of the 99%
Daniel, New Mexico
Unjustifiable...outrageous
Anonymous, Minneapolis
That is BS. Let the people have a voice.
Dave, Ohio
How convenient it is to have hired muscle make your problems go away.
Dan, Pennsylvania
What happened to protect and serve?
Kendal, Nevada
Outrage!! Sounds like the 1% are paying off the police to keep us quiet!!
Shivaugn, Colorado
I am outraged. Their violence will not stop the protests. Never before has violence stopped protesters, and it won't today.
Tasha, Ohio
This is despicable. It's a blatant violation of our constitutional rights. The entire 99% needs to band together.
Salvatore, Pennsylvania
Unacceptable! This is America and we have the right to lawfully assemble.
Daniel, Pennsylvania