THE EDITOR,
Re: "Occupiers need focus," Letters, Oct. 19
You are not focusing on the big picture, if you think the occupiers are without focus. They are bringing awareness and clarity to the unsustainable way of doing everything in today's society. Corporate greed is just one issue. Jobs, health care, affordable housing and having enough to eat are just some of the basics needed to have hope in the future.
We cannot continue to be self-serving hypocrites who take advantage of our fellow man during the week and preach from pulpits on our day of rest. It's unethical and disgraceful behaviour. And, now we're just weeks away from the worst season of all - Christmas and the related holidays. With unbelievable expectations and self-indulgence, we promote these virtues to our families and friends. We are in need of an event to get us back on track.
Apparently, disasters like Japan's earthquake and the starving children of Africa aren't enough to sway people from fighting over parking spaces at the mall, text messaging each other and screwing the tax man. Somebody needs to get a slap. I support the occupiers and wish them all well. Even if they go away soon, the big picture will need to change.
C. Kane
Richmond
