"Human need not Corporate greed" read a sign in an assembly of individuals protesting wrongful foreclosures. With all of the recent publicity given to the widespread Occupy Movement I feel of is also necessary to discuss another movement and assembly of individuals that is picking up speed.
Recently reports have been coming out that unemployment rates are falling and the economy is stabilizing. This may be true in some areas, but overall it is a misleading fact. The holidays bring an influx of consumers to stores throughout the US. This increase in business and customers warrants additional staff to the businesses. Seasonal work is a great way to get your foot in the door at a company, but usually is just a temporary fix to unemployment issues.
Since the collapsing of the real estate market many individuals have been left upside down in mortgages without hope. Foreclosures have swept the nation leaving families on the streets.
Some of these foreclosures have caught media attention with residents refusing to leave. Most recently I saw a vase where a war veteran was losing his home and instead of taking it, residents of his community joined his side. They stood together to protect the home of an American war vet. Or a story with an 103 year old woman and her 83 year old daughter were being forced to leave their homes. The stress of.the foreclosure was so much that 83 year old suffered a heart attack. Fortunately in this case human need outweighed corporate greed and this family was not forced to leave their home of 50 years. Not everyone is as lucky or has the support of their community and in many cases corporate greed outweighs human need.
With the 2012 election on the rise it is important for all Americans to know where the values of our country lie and understand how integral a role we can play in the decisions made in our community and government with a voice, vote, or simply standing up for what we believe is right.
-Krystal
Recently reports have been coming out that unemployment rates are falling and the economy is stabilizing. This may be true in some areas, but overall it is a misleading fact. The holidays bring an influx of consumers to stores throughout the US. This increase in business and customers warrants additional staff to the businesses. Seasonal work is a great way to get your foot in the door at a company, but usually is just a temporary fix to unemployment issues.
Since the collapsing of the real estate market many individuals have been left upside down in mortgages without hope. Foreclosures have swept the nation leaving families on the streets.
Some of these foreclosures have caught media attention with residents refusing to leave. Most recently I saw a vase where a war veteran was losing his home and instead of taking it, residents of his community joined his side. They stood together to protect the home of an American war vet. Or a story with an 103 year old woman and her 83 year old daughter were being forced to leave their homes. The stress of.the foreclosure was so much that 83 year old suffered a heart attack. Fortunately in this case human need outweighed corporate greed and this family was not forced to leave their home of 50 years. Not everyone is as lucky or has the support of their community and in many cases corporate greed outweighs human need.
With the 2012 election on the rise it is important for all Americans to know where the values of our country lie and understand how integral a role we can play in the decisions made in our community and government with a voice, vote, or simply standing up for what we believe is right.
-Krystal
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