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<p>1 revision</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>__TOC__<br /> =About= <br /> [http://occupyboston.com/ Occupy Boston] Rises In Solidarity with [http://occupywallst.org/ Occupy Wall Street]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the &#039;historical&#039; origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn &#039;&#039;literally sparked&#039;&#039; by Mohammed Bouazizi&#039;s self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the &#039;&#039;People&#039;&#039; rather than an &#039;&#039;Invented&#039;&#039; authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.<br /> ----<br /> =Why We Occupy= <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Whereas We Perceive&#039;&#039;&#039; that &#039;&#039;the Current Socioeconomic System is Unequal and Oppressive; systematically &#039;&#039;&#039;Awarding&#039;&#039;&#039; Power and Influence To the Rich</div>

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